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Exploring the Association Between Cannabis Use and Male Reproductive Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Int Braz J UrolNov 12, 2026

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined associations between cannabis use and male reproductive parameters. It included 18 studies reporting sperm outcomes (5,766 patients; 6,231 samples) and hormonal outcomes…

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The findings identify sperm morphology as a reproductive parameter associated with cannabis use, while suggesting that other measured semen and hormone outcomes may not differ.

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Clinical ResearchCardiologyOpen access

Specialist Referral for Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Prostate Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

This multicenter randomized clinical trial tested whether routine cardiovascular-specialist referral improved risk-factor control and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with prostate cancer who were starting or had…

JAMA Intern MedNov 1, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Effect of pelvic floor reconstruction on postoperative urinary continence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: a meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis pooled controlled studies comparing pelvic floor reconstruction (PR) with no reconstruction during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

J Robot SurgNov 10, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Suction versus traditional ureteral access sheaths in retrograde intrarenal surgery: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of stone-free rates and complications.

This updated systematic review and meta-analysis compared suction with traditional ureteral access sheaths during retrograde intrarenal surgery in adults.

World J UrolNov 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Too good to be true? AI performance in CT-based urinary stone detection and classification: EAU endourology systematic review and diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis.

This systematic review and diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis assessed AI for detecting and classifying urinary stones on CT.

World J UrolNov 5, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Association Between Vitamin D Status and Nocturnal Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: A Pooled Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed associations between vitamin D status or intake and nocturnal lower urinary tract symptoms (nLUTS), drawing on 17 studies: 5 randomised trials, 2 cohort studies, 4…

Nutr RevNov 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology

The Association Between Paternal BMI and Semen Quality in Cohorts Undergoing IUI, IVF and ICSI Fertility Treatments: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined associations between paternal BMI and semen quality in cohorts undergoing intrauterine insemination or assisted reproductive technology.

AndrologyNov 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

A Superior Spermatic Cord Denervation Technique?: A Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis compared standard, targeted complex, and robotic-assisted spermatic cord denervation for men with chronic orchialgia.

AndrologyNov 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiologyOpen access

Perioperative neurocognitive outcomes after robot-assisted pelvic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of reported proportions, comparative risk and prognostic factors.

This systematic review and meta-analysis examined delirium and cognitive decline after robot-assisted pelvic surgery in adults, including reported proportions, comparative risk, and prognostic factors.

J Robot SurgNov 11, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Efficacy of diadynamic currents versus transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation in subjects with overactive bladder syndrome: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.

This double-blind randomized controlled trial compared transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) delivered with diadynamic currents (DDC) or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in women aged 18–80…

PLoS OneNov 6, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Comparison of Traumatic Complications following Prostate Biopsy in Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Prostate Disease Using Biopty Gun versus Semiautomatic Needle.

This randomised comparative study assessed pain and bleeding after digitally guided transrectal prostate biopsy using a semiautomatic needle or a fully automatic biopty gun in 64 men with lower urinary tract symptoms…

Niger Postgrad Med JNov 2, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Tetracaine hydrochloride gel delays and reduces catheter-related bladder discomfort after transurethral resection: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized, single-blind trial compared tetracaine hydrochloride gel with standard lubricant in 130 patients undergoing transurethral resection.

PeerJNov 2, 2026Read summary

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