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August 20266

Clinical ResearchUrology

Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) with or without immune checkpoint blockade in BCG-naïve high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: A systematic review and reconstructed individual patient data meta-analysis.

This systematic review and reconstructed individual patient data meta-analysis pooled three phase 3 randomised trials involving 2,590 patients with BCG-naïve high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Crit Rev Oncol HematolAug 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Lateral Transperitoneal Versus Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy for Adrenal Tumors: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This prospective randomised controlled trial compared lateral transperitoneal adrenalectomy (LTA) with posterior retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (PRA) in 184 patients with adrenal tumors.

J EndourolAug 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Male reproductive surgeries and long-term kidney outcomes: a Mendelian randomization and meta-analysis of UK Biobank and FinnGen.

This meta-analysis and Mendelian randomization study examined the long-term kidney outcomes associated with genetic liability to male reproductive surgeries in UK Biobank and FinnGen populations.

Ren FailAug 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Gonadal function and fertility outcomes after orchiopexy versus orchiectomy for testicular torsion: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated hormonal profiles and semen parameters in 538 patients treated with orchiopexy versus orchiectomy for testicular torsion.

J Pediatr SurgAug 4, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)Open access

Treatment of Hot Flashes in Men With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Androgen Deprivation Therapy.

This systematic review evaluated pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treating hot flashes in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy.

ProstateAug 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Physician-Supervised ChatGPT-Assisted Versus Physician-Led Informed Consent for Reducing Preoperative Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This prospective, open-label randomized controlled trial compared physician-supervised ChatGPT-assisted with conventional physician-led informed consent in adults scheduled for urologic procedures.

J EndourolAug 1, 2026Read summary

July 202618

Clinical ResearchGeneral Surgery

The Impact of Video Game Experience on Surgical Performance: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review evaluated the relationship between video gaming experience and surgical performance among surgeons across various modalities.

J Surg EducJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Comparative study between ultrasound guided erector spinae block versus thoracic paravertebral block versus quadratus lamborum block for postoperative analgesia after open renal surgeries: a prospective randomized controlled study.

This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluated the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae block (ESPB), thoracic paravertebral block (PVB), and quadratus lumborum block (QLB) in 48 patients…

Arch Ital Urol AndrolJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

The Effect of Vitamin C Supplements on Urinary Stone Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined interventional studies of vitamin C supplementation and 24-hour urinary stone-risk parameters in stone formers and nonstone formers.

J EndourolJul 31, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Symptom-guided reduction of BCG dwell time: findings from the north-REG randomized trial.

The multinational North-REG randomized controlled trial evaluated whether symptom-guided reductions in Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) dwell time could lessen toxicity in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

BJU IntJul 31, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

FDG PET/CT in a Case of α-Fetoprotein-Producing Urothelial Carcinoma With Hepatoid Differentiation of the Renal Pelvis.

A patient presented with a tumor in the left renal pelvis that produced elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein levels (1035 ng/mL).

Clin Nucl MedJul 29, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrology

Retrograde intrarenal surgery with flexible and navigable suction access sheaths vs mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for large upper urinary tract stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared flexible and navigable suction access sheath-assisted retrograde intrarenal surgery (FANS-RIRS) with mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for large upper urinary…

BJU IntJul 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Optimal duration of urethral catheterization in ThuLEP: A randomized prospective pilot study.

This randomized prospective pilot study compared catheter removal at 24 versus 72 hours after thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) in 42 patients, with 21 assigned to each group.

Fr J UrolJul 29, 2026Read summary
Case ReportInfectious Diseases

Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis with Seminal Vesicle Involvement in an Immunocompetent Patient.

A 54-year-old immunocompetent man presented with prolonged fever and a generalized seizure. Neuroimaging showed ring-enhancing lesions suggestive of tuberculomas; further evaluation found a seminal vesicle abscess and…

Ann Afr MedJul 29, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Immunophenotyping and Molecular Patterns of Prostate Cancer in East Africa: Diagnostic and Prognostic Implications-A Systematic Review.

This systematic review examined the immunophenotyping and molecular patterns of prostate cancer in East Africa, focusing on studies from Uganda, Sudan, Kenya, and Rwanda.

Clin Genitourin CancerJul 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Small- and large-calibre ureteroscopes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared perioperative outcomes with small- and large-calibre ureteroscopes. Eight studies were included: four randomised trials and four retrospective studies.

BJU IntJul 28, 2026Read summary
Case ReportMedical Genetics

Novel mutations in ZMYND15 expand the phenotypic spectrum to acephalic spermatozoa: abnormal sperm head-tail connection mediated by SUN5.

Two infertile patients had extremely low sperm counts, poor motility, and numerous spermatozoa without heads. Whole-exome sequencing identified homozygous truncating ZMYND15 variants in both.

Asian J AndrolJul 28, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrology

Intracavernosal injection of autologous platelet concentrates for managing erectile dysfunction: a meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled trials on platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin matrix.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed randomized placebo-controlled trials of intracavernosal platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) for erectile dysfunction in men.

Asian J AndrolJul 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

A stent-plus-irrigation protocol after adolescent hypospadias repair: a multicentre randomised controlled trial.

This multicentre randomised controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a stent-plus-irrigation protocol versus catheter drainage alone in reducing complications after hypospadias repair in adolescents.

BJU IntJul 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology

Vaginal Estrogen Application Techniques for Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection: A Randomized Trial.

This single-center, nonblinded randomized noninferiority trial compared periurethral with intravaginal estradiol cream for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections in postmenopausal individuals.

Obstet GynecolJul 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Active surveillance for intermediate-risk prostate cancer: a systematic review and pooled analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed active surveillance (AS) outcomes in selected patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer, including Gleason Grade Groups 1–2.

BJU IntJul 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Identification and validation of TP53/p53 status as a prognostic marker in penile squamous cell carcinoma: Evidence from a cohort study and meta-analysis.

This study investigated the prognostic value of TP53/p53 status in penile squamous cell carcinoma (pSCC) using a single-center cohort and a meta-analysis.

Urol OncolJul 24, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on Renal Tumor Biopsy: Accuracy, Safety, and Impact on Clinical Decision-making.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed renal tumor biopsy (RTB) accuracy, safety, and clinical impact in studies of patients with renal masses.

Eur UrolJul 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportUrology

Ileal Ureter Replacement for Radiation-induced Long-segment Ureteral Stricture in a Patient with Prior Abdominoperineal Resection and Colostomy.

A 56-year-old woman previously treated for anal canal carcinoma with abdominoperineal resection, colostomy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy developed bilateral ureteric obstruction and a small-capacity bladder.

Ann Afr MedJul 22, 2026Read case

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