Background/Objectives: The evolution of minimally invasive urologic surgery has progressively reduced incisional burden, yet successive platforms have largely preserved a cavity-based operative paradigm in which the peritoneal cavity serves as the do...
The prevalence of kidney stone (KS) disease and cardiometabolic diseases are simultaneously increasing in the United States. Dyslipidemia has been associated with an increased risk for KS formation and recurrence due to alterations in metabolism of p...
Background: Deep learning systems for Gleason grading are developed almost entirely on high-end clinical scanners and on cohorts from a small number of Western institutions, yet deployment increasingly involves other devices and other populations. Th...
Background: Apical pelvic organ prolapse remains a considerable surgical challenge given its comparatively high recurrence rates. The EnPlace® device provides a mesh-free, minimally invasive option for sacrospinous ligament fixation (SSLF). This...
Objective: To determine the incidence of severe 30-day complications (Clavien–Dindo ≥ III) after ultrasound-guided percutaneous suprapubic catheter placement in patients with neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction and to describe overall...
Purpose: Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) with the GreenLight laser is an established minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), yet its effects on voiding physiology remain incompletely characterized. Most...
Background/Objectives: The objective of this study was to test the accuracy of two sound-based voided volume measurement applications compared to voided volume based on the measurement of pre- and post-void weight using a high-resolution scale. Metho...
Background: Celiac disease (CD) is a systemic immune-mediated enteropathy with a broad spectrum of extraintestinal manifestations driven by aberrant mucosal IgA responses and increased intestinal permeability. These same mechanisms provide a compelli...
Background/Objectives: To evaluate the discrepancies between the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and objective measures—uroflowmetry (Qmax) and post-void residual (PVR) volume—in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), a...
Coital urinary incontinence is a frequently underdiagnosed manifestation of female pelvic floor dysfunction, characterized by involuntary urine leakage during sexual activity, particularly during vaginal penetration or orgasm. Although interest in th...
Background: High-dose chemotherapy (HDCT) followed by autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) is an established salvage therapy for relapsed or refractory (R/R) germ cell tumors (GCTs). Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 9 patients...
Background: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a well-established minimally invasive technique for the management of renal stones. However, intraoperative physiological and anesthetic events during the procedure remain poorly characterized, part...
Objective: Quantib® Prostate is a commercially available machine learning software (MLS) used for prostate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Conformité Européenne (CE). We aimed...
[18F]-PSMA PET/CT is a high-impact modality for the staging and restaging of prostate cancer, but its wide anatomic coverage and tracer biology generate frequent incidental findings on both PET and the accompanying low-dose CT (LDCT). This narrative...
Background: Bladder pain syndrome (BPS) is a chronic, debilitating condition defined by the International Continence Society as bladder-related pelvic pain accompanied by urinary symptoms in the absence of identifiable pathology. Its heterogeneous pr...
Background/Objectives: The Novel Aberdeen Sexual Function Improvement Index (SFI-I) is a simple single-item questionnaire specifically tailored for women with urinary incontinence (UI). The objective of the study was to describe for the first time th...
Background/Objectives: To compare real-world outcomes of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), transurethral vaporization of the prostate (TUVP), and prostate artery embolization (PAE) in men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (B...
The advent of robotic surgery has revolutionized multiple medical fields, notably in urology, gynecology, and both general and cardiovascular surgery. This article aims to explore the journey of robotic-assisted surgery (multi/single-port) in abdomen...
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a leading cause of urine testing and antibiotic prescribing across healthcare settings. Despite established clinical guidelines, inappropriate practice such as unnecessary urine cultures, treatment of a...
Background/Objective: To describe a novel dual-action pump (DAP) which is hypothesised to reduce mean intrarenal pressure (IRP) and increase irrigation flow during flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS). The DAP incorporates a low-volume, user-controlled p...
Bladder cancer (BCa) arises from the interaction between environmental exposures and the host’s immunity and microbiome. Once considered sterile, the urinary tract is now known to harbor a resident urinary microbiome (UM) that dynamically inter...
Background: Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a bothersome condition characterized by pelvic pain and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Phytotherapy can be used to treat this challenging condition. The aim of this study...
Cancer cells rely on elevated ribosomal biogenesis and protein synthesis to sustain their rapid proliferation. This heightened translational demand imposes significant stress on the fidelity of protein synthesis, thereby necessitating ribosomal quali...
Background/Objectives: For centuries, humans have employed animal models to progress biomedical science, to understand pathological and biological processes, and to develop and test drugs, vaccines, and surgical techniques. In the field of urology, S...
Background/Objectives: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) is increasingly used for localized prostate cancer (PCa), but evidence supporting its use in high-risk PCa (HRPC) remains limited. Standard management continues to favor conventional o...
Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic yield of blue-light cystoscopy (BLC) compared with white-light cystoscopy (WLC) in detecting carcinoma in situ (CIS) and muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), and to assess recurrence-free survival (RFS) followi...
Background/Objectives: Interest in the use of nutraceuticals and phytotherapy for the management of andrological diseases has increased markedly in recent years. In particular, growing attention has been directed toward the treatment of patients affe...
Background/Objectives: The objective of this study is to compare nerve-sparing (NS) and non-nerve-sparing (NNS) robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) techniques used to treat localized prostate cancer. Numerous studies have evaluated the impact...
Background: The societal effects of prostate cancer are profound. Prostate surgeries remain one of the main treatment modalities in the care of prostate cancer, and one of the common complications associated with this procedure is postoperative erect...
Background/Objectives: The internet is a major source of health information, including prostate cancer, but the quality of such content is inconsistent and may influence patient decision-making. This study aimed to evaluate the quality of online pros...
Despite substantial progress in the field of bladder cancer management, the disease continues to represent an important health issue characterized by increased recurrence and progression rates. This is largely attributed to cancer stem cells (CSCs),...
Diurnal enuresis can significantly affect a child’s biopsychosocial well-being; however, there is a lack of diagnostic and management algorithms on the diagnosis. The purpose of this literature review is to dissect the development of the evalua...
Background/Objectives: The study aimed to find out if the patients without a reTURBT, due to changed protocol in our centre because of the COVID-19 pandemic, had presented higher rates of relapse or progression compared to patients treated by standar...
Background: Spontaneous regression of testicular cancer with retroperitoneal metastasis is a rare phenomenon and poses challenges in its diagnosis. Methods: A 33-year-old male patient presented with severe lower back pain (10/10) of 4 months’ d...
Background/Objectives: Pelvic floor disorders affect up to 30% of adult females in the United States. Misdiagnosis occurs in nearly 45% to 90% of cases. Standardized pelvic anatomical measurements could improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment plann...
Male infertility is a growing global concern with increasing prevalence in both developing and developed nations. While many associations between environmental factors and male infertility have been explored, the relationship between sleep deprivatio...
Background/Objectives: Buccal mucosa graft (BMG) is increasingly utilized in reconstructive urological surgeries due to its versatility, robust integration, histological characteristics and low morbidity at the donor site. Initially employed in ureth...
Introduction: Although lipomas are common benign tumors found in adults, lipomas of the bladder are extremely rare. Bladder lipomas are infrequently reported in the urologic literature, with only 19 cases published worldwide. These can present as a m...
Background: Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i), particularly tadalafil and sildenafil, are the first-line therapies for erectile dysfunction (ED). After the patent expiration of branded tadalafil in 2017, generic formulations became availabl...
Background/Objectives: Although biallelic pathogenic variants in different DNAH gene family members have been associated with infertility, the role of DNAH12 in this disorder is still incompletely understood. To date, few patients have been shown to...
The use of ileum for ureteral reconstruction was first described in 1906. Since then, its utilization has evolved considerably. Early in the history of ileal ureters, urologists were limited by a lack of familiarity with bowel harvesting and handling...
Bladder cancer (BC) remains a clinical challenge due to its complex etiology and high incidence, especially in developed populations. This article presents a broad analysis of the latest advances in BC treatment, offering a new perspective on the gro...
Advances in screening, early detection, and therapeutic innovations have significantly improved survival rates, transforming prostate cancer into a chronic condition for many men. However, these strides have also revealed persistent challenges in sur...
Purpose: Urinary incontinence (UI) significantly impacts the quality of life, necessitating a range of treatments, from behavioral changes to surgical interventions. Electromagnetic muscle stimulation (HIFEM™) therapy presents an innovative, no...
Background/Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition in women of all ages. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been associated with UI, but gestational diabetes (GD), glucose intolerance first recognized during pregnancy, has received relativ...
Background/Objectives: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition affecting women worldwide, with pelvic floor muscle training exercises (PFMT) recognized as the first-line treatment for UI. Supplementation with bioactive compounds, such as coll...
Kidney stone disease affects 12% of the global population with a prevalence that continues to increase. It is recurrent in up to 50% of patients within 5 years and is associated with major health concerns including coronary artery disease and chronic...
Background: Bladder leiomyomas are rare benign tumors (<0.5% of all bladder tumors) arising from the bladder wall’s smooth muscle. Only 250 cases of this condition have been reported worldwide so far. While some leiomyomas present with irrit...
Background/Objectives: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTs) are commonly reported complications of intravesical Bacillus Calmette–Guerin (BCG) instillation for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; however, there is limited characterization of the...
Background/Objectives: This case study presents the complex management of a neonate with concurrent posterior urethral valves (PUV) and duodenal atresia (DA), highlighting diagnostic challenges due to overlapping and atypical imaging findings. Method...
