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Case ReportUrology

Laparoscopic Treatment of Zinner Syndrome: A Case Report.

A 36-year-old man presented with infertility and chronic pelvic pain, diagnosed with Zinner syndrome, which included left renal agenesis, ureteral atresia, and a large seminal vesicle cyst.

Am J Case RepSep 30, 2026Read case
Case ReportDermatology

Genital lichen sclerosus with complete introital obliteration presenting with chronic urinary retention.

A postmenopausal woman with hypothyroidism presented with chronic urinary retention caused by complete introital obliteration due to lichen sclerosus.

BMJ Case RepSep 29, 2026Read case
Case ReportPathology (Anatomic & Clinical)

Primary renal glomus tumours of uncertain malignant potential: diagnostic challenges and insights from two instances.

Two elderly patients presented with abdominal pain and were found to have large renal masses on imaging. Both underwent nephrectomy, and histopathological analysis revealed glomus tumors with atypical features but not…

BMJ Case RepSep 28, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Vibegron, mirabegron, and other add-on therapies for persistent overactive bladder symptoms in α1-blocker-treated men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.

This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of vibegron, mirabegron, and other add-on therapies for overactive bladder symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia…

World J UrolSep 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Changes in renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease after ureteroscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis from EAU endourology.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) after ureteroscopy (URS) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

UrolithiasisSep 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrology

Efficacy and safety of α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists in managing acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of α1-adrenergic receptor antagonists in managing acute urinary retention (AUR) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Arch Ital Urol AndrolSep 28, 2026Read summary
Case ReportNephrology

Phytate and L-methionine for preventing recurrence of infection renal stones.

This report details a series of cases where patients with recurrent infection renal stones and brushite stones were treated with a combination of phytate and L-methionine.

Arch Ital Urol AndrolSep 28, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrology

Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 for the prevention of recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: a pilot randomized placebo-controlled trial.

This pilot multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) in preventing recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections (rUTIs) in 50 women.

Arch Ital Urol AndrolSep 28, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Intraoperative positioning strategies to improve stone-free outcomes during retrograde intrarenal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of intraoperative positioning strategies on stone-free outcomes during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for renal calculi, involving 998 patients across…

World J UrolSep 28, 2026Read summary
Case ReportOncology (Medical)Open access

Primary ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma of the urinary bladder in a pediatric patient: a case report and review of literature.

A 14-year-old male presented with several months of gross hematuria that became painful. Imaging revealed a mass-like thickening of the anterior bladder wall, and cystoscopy identified a 3.5-cm pedunculated lesion.

J HematopSep 26, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on radiation dose reduction in urological imaging: a systematic review from EAU endourology.

This systematic review evaluated the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on radiation dose reduction in urological CT imaging.

World J UrolSep 26, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchOncology (Medical)

Progression-free survival and objective response rate as a surrogate end point for overall survival in metastatic renal cell carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the validity of progression-free survival (PFS) and objective response rate (ORR) as surrogate endpoints for overall survival (OS) in randomized controlled trials of…

CancerSep 25, 2026Read summary
Case ReportUrology

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Evaluation of Papillary Renal Cell Carcinoma.

A patient with papillary renal cell carcinoma (RCC) presented with an indeterminate renal lesion. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) was utilized to assess the vascularity of the lesion, revealing distinct patterns of…

Ultrasound QSep 25, 2026Read case
Case ReportUrology

Urethral syringocele: a rare cause of recurrent urinary tract infections.

A man in his early 30s presented with dysuria, urinary frequency, urethral discharge, and cloudy urine for three weeks, unresponsive to antibiotics. He developed a tender perineal swelling.

BMJ Case RepSep 25, 2026Read case
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Unusual pelvic mass in a young adult: prostatic Ewing's sarcoma with distant metastases.

A man in his 20s presented with urinary obstruction, constipation, and leg pain. Imaging revealed a bulky pelvic mass from the prostate, leading to bilateral hydroureteronephrosis.

BMJ Case RepSep 25, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Unravelling deregulated metabolites in seminal plasma of infertile men: a systematic review and bioinformatic analysis.

This systematic review analyzed metabolomic studies comparing seminal plasma metabolites in healthy and infertile men. It included 20 studies and identified 284 metabolites, with specific alterations linked to…

J Mol Med (Berl)Sep 25, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchAnesthesiology

Effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block combined with low-dose spinal anesthesia versus general anesthesia in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a randomized controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) combined with low-dose spinal anesthesia (LDSA) versus general anesthesia (GA) in 70 adults…

Arch Ital Urol AndrolSep 25, 2026Read summary
Case ReportInfectious Diseases

Possible correlation between Mycobacterium abscessus subsp. massiliense spondylodiscitis and spinal anesthesia: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

A 57-year-old man experienced back pain following spinal anesthesia for prostate surgery. Six months later, he underwent decompressive laminectomy, with initial cultures negative for mycobacteria.

Rev Soc Bras Med TropSep 25, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrology

Medical Expulsive Therapy after Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of pharmacological interventions for medical expulsive therapy (MET) after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) in 3262 patients…

Yonsei Med JSep 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportUrology

Recurrent hydronephrosis and catheter blockage, secondary to an organised bacterial mass within the bladder.

An elderly man with a history of chronic kidney disease and a long-term catheter presented with urosepsis and recurrent catheter blockages.

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Case ReportOncology (Medical)

Renal synovial sarcoma occurring synchronously with renal cell carcinoma.

A patient in his 50s presented with abdominal pain and hematuria, leading to the discovery of a primary biphasic synovial sarcoma of the kidney alongside synchronous clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

BMJ Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Incidence and context-specific risk patterns of ureteral avulsion and perforation during ureteroscopy: EAU endourology systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the incidence of ureteral perforation and avulsion during ureteroscopy (URS) for ureteral stones, analyzing 15 studies with 20,635 procedures.

UrolithiasisSep 24, 2026Read summary
Case ReportUrology

Giant Well-Differentiated Liposarcoma of the Spermatic Cord Associated With Inguinal Hernia: Clinical Insights From a Case Report.

An 87-year-old man presented with a progressively enlarging, painless mass in the left inguinoscrotal region, which impaired mobility.

Am J Case RepSep 24, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchUrologyOpen access

Association of androgen deprivation therapy and acute kidney injury in patients with prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 72,980 patients.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and acute kidney injury (AKI) in 72,980 prostate cancer patients.

Cancer Chemother PharmacolSep 24, 2026Read summary

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