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May 202614

Clinical ResearchUrology

Sutureless Purely Off-clamp Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Noninferiority Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the noninferiority of sutureless purely off-clamp robotic partial nephrectomy (SL-ocRPN) compared to renorrhaphy (RR-ocRPN) in patients with cT1-2N0M0 renal tumors.

Eur UrolMay 15, 2026Read summary
Case ReportUrology

Robotic pedicled appendix graft for urethral reconstruction in penile agenesis: A novel surgical approach.

A 10-year-old boy with penile agenesis underwent initial perineal urethrostomy and colostomy, followed by neophalloplasty using a scrotal flap.

J Pediatr UrolMay 14, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Biochemical Recurrence Irradiation or Observation (BRIO) in patients with prostate cancer: protocol for a randomised control trial.

The BRIO study is a randomized controlled trial investigating the management of biochemical recurrence (BCR) in men post-radical prostatectomy.

BJU IntMay 12, 2026Read summary
Case ReportMedical Genetics

A novel hemizygous missense variant in the BEND2 gene is associated with nonobstructive azoospermia.

Nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA), the most severe form of male infertility, frequently arises from genetic defects that disrupt spermatogenesis.

Asian J AndrolMay 12, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Clinical outcomes of benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery in men with detrusor underactivity versus normal contractility: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated surgical outcomes in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and detrusor underactivity (DUA) compared to those with normal contractility (NC).

Int Urol NephrolMay 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Could the grafted Snodgrass technique be a standard approach for repair of distal hypospadias with a narrow urethral plate? A comparative study.

This randomized comparative study at Sohag University Hospitals evaluated Snodgraft versus classic Snodgrass repair in patients with distal hypospadias and a narrow urethral plate (<8 mm).

UrologiaMay 9, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPathology (Anatomic & Clinical)

Primary Renal Sclerosing Epithelioid Fibrosarcoma With EWSR1::CREB3L1 Fusion: A Diagnostic Pitfall With a Comprehensive Review of Reported Patients.

Sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma (SEF) is a rare malignant soft tissue sarcoma with morphologic and molecular overlap with low-grade fibromyxoid sarcoma (LGFMS).

Int J Surg PatholMay 8, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrology

Open Versus Robot-assisted Kidney Transplantation in Adults with End-stage Kidney Disease (ORAKTx): A Randomised Open-label Trial.

The ORAKTx trial compared robot-assisted kidney transplantation (KTx) to open KTx in adults with end-stage kidney disease. Conducted as a randomised open-label trial, it found that major surgical complications occurred…

Eur UrolMay 8, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

A Rare Case Report of Renal Hilar Teratoma Associated With a Well-Differentiated Neuroendocrine Tumor and High-Grade Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma.

A 70-year-old man presented with a renal hilar mature teratoma, which contained a well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor alongside a high-grade upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma.

Int J Surg PatholMay 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

The role of intraoperative tranexamic acid in transurethral resection of the prostate: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the safety and efficacy of intraoperative tranexamic acid (TXA) during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in 661 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Int Urol NephrolMay 7, 2026Read summary
Case ReportPediatrics

Neonatal hydrometrocolpos secondary to vaginal atresia causing obstructive uropathy and renal dysfunction.

A preterm female neonate had antenatal ultrasound findings of bilateral enlarged kidneys, ascites, and polyhydramnios. After birth, she developed sepsis and elevated serum creatinine.

J Neonatal Perinatal MedMay 7, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchNephrologyOpen access

Laparoendoscopic single-site versus conventional laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the perioperative outcomes of laparoendoscopic single-site donor nephrectomy (LESS-DN) versus conventional laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (CLDN) in 274 living kidney…

Int Urol NephrolMay 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Effect of Prostate Cancer Screening with Prostate-specific Antigen Testing on Long-term Prostate Cancer-specific Mortality: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluated the impact of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening on prostate cancer-specific mortality (PCSM) in 721,607 participants aged 45-80…

Eur UrolMay 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Efficacy and safety of papillary vs non-papillary access to the calyces in patients undergoing percutaneous lithotripsy: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of papillary versus non-papillary access in 856 patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

Int Urol NephrolMay 2, 2026Read summary

April 202610

Clinical ResearchNephrology

Diagnostic accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for detecting renal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for differentiating renal cancers from benign masses in a population of 4,530 renal masses.

Med UltrasonApr 30, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Totally tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy in the treatment of renal stones: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

This updated systematic review and meta-analysis compared totally tubeless with standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for renal stones. It included 21 studies and 2,837 patients.

UrologiaApr 30, 2026Read summary
Case ReportObstetrics & Gynecology

Multidisciplinary management of vesicovaginal and rectovesical fistulas developing after laparoscopic hysterectomy: A Qualitative Case Study.

A 48-year-old woman developed bladder perforation and vesicovaginal and rectovesical fistulas after laparoscopic hysterectomy, requiring secondary surgery.

UrologiaApr 29, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrology

Comparative analysis of thulium fiber laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuFLEP) and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared thulium fiber laser enucleation (ThuFLEP) with holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia, including randomized trials and comparative…

UrologiaApr 29, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Indirect Comparison of Neoadjuvant Treatment Strategies for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: ddMVAC and Perioperative Durvalumab-Gemcitabine-Cisplatin Versus Gemcitabine-Cisplatin: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of neoadjuvant treatment strategies for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) in cisplatin-eligible patients.

Int J CancerApr 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

External Validation of the PRI-MUS Scoring System: A Secondary Analysis of the OPTIMUM Randomized Controlled Trial.

This validation study analyzed data from the OPTIMUM randomized controlled trial to assess the PRI-MUS scoring system's effectiveness in predicting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) in patients undergoing…

J UrolApr 28, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Extremely Rare Prostate Metastasis From Rectal Carcinoma Detected on ⁶⁸Ga-FAPI PET/CT.

A 52-year-old man with a history of rectal adenocarcinoma presented with lower urinary tract symptoms and rising serum creatinine levels.

Clin Nucl MedApr 27, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Predictors of fluoroquinolone-resistant bacterial colonization prior to prostate biopsy: a secondary analysis of two randomized trials.

This study analyzed predictors of fluoroquinolone-resistant (FQR) bacterial colonization in men undergoing prostate biopsy, using data from two multicenter randomized trials.

Prostate Cancer Prostatic DisApr 27, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Comprehensive Genomic and Transcriptomic Characterization of Matched Primary and Recurrent Tumors in High-risk Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma.

This matched-sample analysis within the randomised IMmotion010 trial examined genomic and transcriptomic differences between primary and recurrent tumours in high-risk localized renal cell carcinoma.

Eur UrolApr 25, 2026Read summary
Case ReportUrologyOpen access

Multimodal Ultrasound Characterization of a Testicular Leydig Cell Tumor With Emphasis on Microvascular Flow Imaging Findings: A Case Report and Literature Review.

A patient presented with a right testicular mass detected during routine preconception screening. Multimodal ultrasound, including color Doppler flow imaging and Microvascular Flow Imaging, revealed unique peripheral…

J Clin UltrasoundApr 23, 2026Read case

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