Recent Advances in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Urology & Nephrology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neuroUrology; LUTS; functional urology and urodynamics; urinary biomarkers
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is our pleasure to invite you to contribute to the upcoming Special Issue of Medicina entitled “Recent Advances in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia”. This issue will focus on the latest clinical and research developments in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of LUTS and BPH—conditions that continue to have a profound impact on patient quality of life and healthcare systems worldwide.
In recent years, significant progress has been made in understanding the pathophysiology, progression, and optimal therapeutic approaches for LUTS and BPH. Innovations in medical technology, imaging, minimally invasive procedures, and pharmacological therapies are transforming the standard of care. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence, molecular biomarkers, and personalized medicine is paving the way for more accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment strategies.
This Special Issue aims to showcase original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and clinical studies that highlight these cutting-edge developments. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advances in diagnostic tools and imaging techniques for LUTS or BPH;
- Novel pharmacologic and surgical treatments;
- Role of biomarkers and genetics in disease stratification;
- Impact of lifestyle and comorbidities on LUTS or BPH progression;
- Minimally invasive and robotic interventions;
- AI and digital health tools in urology practice.
We warmly welcome your contributions and encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues who may be interested. If you plan to submit a manuscript, please send us a working title and a brief abstract to facilitate a preliminary suitability check.
The submission deadline is 20 January 2026.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Apostolos Apostolidis
Guest Editor
Dr. Efstathios Papaefstathiou
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- LUTS
- BPH
- minimally invasive treatment
- digital health tools
- biomarkers
- microbiome
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