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Research Articles October 15 2026
Diagnosis and Treatment of Urothelial Carcinoma of the Upper Urinary Tract: Evaluation of Guideline Compliance 2011–2024
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag033
Research Articles October 15 2026
Efficacy of Adjuvant Nivolumab versus Adjuvant Gemcitabine plus Cisplatin/Carboplatin after Radical Nephroureterectomy for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: A Real-World Analysis Using a Japanese Large-Scale Claims Database
Akihito Hashizume; Takashi Kawahara; Masanobu Yamazaki; Daiki Ueno; Shinnosuke Kuroda; Teppei Takeshima; Daiji Takamoto; Takeaki Noguchi; Yasushi Yumura; Hiroji Uemura; Kazuhide Makiyama; Jun-ichi Teranishi
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag029
Research Articles October 8 2026
External Validation and Comparison of Briganti, Partin, and MSKCC Nomograms for Predicting Lymph Node Metastasis in a Large Turkish Radical Prostatectomy Cohort
Seref Coser; Melih Balci; Ali Yasin Ozercan; Mehmet Yildizhan; Yalcin Kizilkan; Burak Koseoglu; Unsal Eroglu; Ozer Guzel; Yilmaz Aslan; Altug Tuncel
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag036
Research Articles October 5 2026
Sex as a Trigger, Avoidance as the Consequence: Characterizing Postcoital Recurrent UTI in Women
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag034
Research Articles October 5 2026
Prognostic Value of Baseline Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Clinicopathological Factors in a Multicenter Cohort of Urothelial Carcinoma Treated With Adjuvant Nivolumab
Asuka Sano; Yuya Oishi; Gaku Ishikawa; Shunsuke Watanabe; Shinya Watanabe; Yoshihiro Tsuchiya; Ryoichi Maenosono; Yuki Yoshikawa; Kyosuke Nishio; Hirofumi Morinaka; Masanobu Saruta; Wataru Fukuokaya; Kyohei Watanabe; Hiromitsu Watanabe; Keita Tamura; Daisuke Motoyama; Takafumi Yanagisawa; Kiyoshi Takahara; Yutaka Yamamoto; Kazutoshi Fujita; Teruo Inamoto
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag032
Research Articles October 1 2026
Comparative Laser Efficacy and Clinical Outcomes of Pulsed Thulium:YAG versus Standard Holmium:YAG Lithotripsy
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag005
Letters October 1 2026
Perioperative Gentamicin Prophylaxis in Robot-Assisted Prostatectomy: Are Surgical Confounders Adequately Addressed?
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag004
Research Articles September 29 2026
Effects of Pelvic Floor Pilates Training Across Age Groups in Patients with Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag026
Brief Reports September 29 2026
Urinary pH and Checkpoint Inhibitor Outcomes in Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma: An Exploratory Brief Report
Satoshi Yamamoto; Manabu Kanasugi; Tomoki Shirafuji; Hiroki Bamba; Sanji Kanaoka; Kazuyoshi Nakamura
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag031
Research Articles September 25 2026
Intraoperative Factors Associated with de novo Overactive Bladder after Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Kyohei Watanabe; Atsushi Otsuka; Yoshihiro Tsuchiya; Gaku Ishikawa; Asuka Sano; Ayana Takemura; Ryota Aki; Shunsuke Watanabe; Yuto Matsushita; Hiromitsu Watanabe; Keita Tamura; Daisuke Motoyama; Teruo Inamoto
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag028
Research Articles September 5 2026
Adjustable Transobturator Male System in Artificial Urinary Sphincter Patients: A Good Alternative?
Marc Kidess; Elisa Lederer; Troya Georgieva; Julian Hermans; Leo F. Stadelmeier; Marina Hoffmann; Nikolaos Pyrgidis; Julian Marcon; Philipp Weinhold; Patrick Keller; Michael Chaloupka; Benedikt Ebner; Daniel Puhr-Westerheide; Ricarda M. Bauer; Christian G. Stief; Yannic Volz
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag023
Review Articles September 5 2026
Postoperative Care after Transurethral Resection (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate and Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour): Early Mobilization, Activity Restriction, and Convalescence – A Scoping Review
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag021
Letters September 5 2026
Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection at Radical Prostatectomy: Patterns of Failure and Decision Impact
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag025
Research Articles September 1 2026
Sex-Specific Impact of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction on Quality of Life: A Cross-Sectional Study
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag013
Research Articles August 31 2026
Assessing Early Treatment Response in mCSPC using KELIM PSA Score: Implications for Survival
Semiha Urvay; İsmail Beypınar; Onur Yazdan Balçık; Müslih Ürün; Berrak Mermit Erçek; Hacer Demir; Canan Sarıkaya Yıldız; Murat Araz; Ahmet Oruç; Yusuf İlhan; Aziz Kurtulus
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag017
Research Articles August 28 2026
Comparison of Classic Transverse Incision MicroTESE and Modified Mini-Incision MicroTESE in Non-Obstructive Azoospermic Patients
Mehmet Sefa Altay; Adem Utlu; Tugay Aksakalli; Ahmet Emre Cinislioğlu; Emre Şam; Fevzi Bedir; Hüseyin Kocatürk; İbrahim Karabulut; Şaban Oğuz Demirdöğen; İsa Özbey
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag008
Research Articles August 28 2026
Differences in Perioperative, Postoperative, Histological, and Early Functional Outcomes during Curricular and Non-Curricular Training for Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: A One-To-One Surgeon Comparison
Nikolaos Liakos; Markus Grabbert; Nikolaos Pyrgidis; Christian Gratzke; Christian Wagner; Dalibor Bockelmann
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag009
Research Articles August 28 2026
Gleason 6 Prostate Cancer: Predictors of Upgrading in a High-Volume Turkish Tertiary Center
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag006
Research Articles August 25 2026
Clinical Significance of Bladder Sensory Loss and Bladder Overdistension in Persistent Postpartum Urinary Retention
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag016
Research Articles August 20 2026
Incidence, Clinicopathological Features, and Survival Impact of Incidental Prostate Cancer in Radical Cystoprostatectomy: A Single-Center Analysis
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553544
Case Reports August 20 2026
Adjunct Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Acute and Chronic Epididymitis: A Case Series of 11 Patients
Georgi Tosev; Cornelius Geil-Bierschenk; Georgios Hatzichristodoulou; Johannes Huber; Philipp Karschuck; Michael Dietz; Fabian Falkenbach; Philipp Reimold
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag018
Research Articles August 20 2026
Transurethral versus Suprapubic Catheterization in Acute Bacterial Prostatitis: Clinical Predictors and Outcomes
Analena Handke; Charlotte Gassen; Patricia Rausch; Christopher Orf; Henning Bahlburg; Peter Bach; Florian Roghmann; Karl Tully
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag007
Case Reports August 20 2026
Excessive Isotonic Irrigation Fluid Absorption Mimicking Bladder Perforation during Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: A Case Series and Diagnostic Challenge
Kazim Ceviz; Onur Enes Tunç; Mehmet Arslan; Samet Şenel; Musab Ali Kutluhan; Zeynep Nur Akçaboy; Cüneyt Özden
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag011
Review Articles August 20 2026
Prediction of Delayed Graft Function after Kidney Transplantation using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: A Systematic Review
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag012
Research Articles August 19 2026
Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Prediction of Positive Surgical Margins in Radical Prostatectomy: Insights from Clinical and Imaging Parameters
Christoph Niessen; Yannick Gromes; Simon Udo Engelmann; Maximilian Haas; Sebastian Kälble; Johannes Bründl; Christian Stroszczynski; Maximilian Burger; Florian Weber; Christoph Pickl
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag010
Research Articles August 19 2026
Evaluation of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Production and 28-Day Mortality Predictors in Urine Cultures of Hospitalized Elderly Patients
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag015
Research Articles August 19 2026
Nelaton versus Malecot Nephrostomy after Supine Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Comparative Study of Removal-Related Complications and Cost
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag014
Research Articles August 13 2026
Clinical Application and Outcomes of a Modified Nipple Technique for Uretero-Ileal Conduit Anastomosis during Ileal Conduit Diversion
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag002
Research Articles July 17 2026
Real-World Use of Prolaris® to Guide Treatment Decisions in Localized Prostate Cancer Eligible for Active Surveillance
Felix Melchior; Magdalena Koett; Gerhard Aigner; Julian Schroffenegger; Bernhard Weiss; Steffen Ormanns; Isabel Heidegger
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553659
Research Articles July 16 2026
Methenamine Hippurate versus Low-Dose Nitrofurantoin for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection Prophylaxis in Women
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553427
Research Articles July 15 2026
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Adverse In-Hospital Outcomes after Nephroureterectomy
Maximilian Filzmayer; Leonardo Quarta; Michele Petix; Filippo Orlandi; Jordan A. Goyal; Alberto Briganti; Luca Carmignani; Salvatore Micali; Shahrokh F. Shariat; Marina Kosiba; Miriam I. Traumann; Clara Humke; Fred Saad; Felix K.-H. Chun; Pierre I. Karakiewicz
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553607
Research Articles July 15 2026
Strong Correlation but Moderate Agreement: Comparison of Clavien-Dindo and Clavien-Madadi Classification Systems in Pediatric Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553507
Research Articles July 13 2026
Association of C-Reactive Protein-Triglyceride-Glucose Index with the Incidence of Overactive Bladder: A Cross-Sectional Study
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553287
Case Reports July 9 2026
Primary Epididymal Adenocarcinoma: A Case with Extended Follow-Up and Literature Review
Longyuhe Yang; Dongcheng Ma; Zhen Ma; Yu Tian; Yunliang Zhao; Jianbing Yang; Yueqiang Wang; Xuanfan Hu; Zhigang Zhang; Qiuyi Lu; Cheng Zhong
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552760
Research Articles July 9 2026
Surgical Management of Acquired Complex Urinary Fistula: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552978
Research Articles July 8 2026
Women’s Surgical Preferences in Stress Urinary Incontinence: Sling or Bulking Agent?
Ester Illiano; Raffaele Balsamo; Giulia Vacilotto; Francesco Trama; Giordano Polisini; Elisabetta Costantini
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553149
Research Articles July 3 2026
Clinical Presentation of Chronic Abacterial Prostatitis Shows No Association with TAS2R38 Taster Status
Jens Rosellen; Adrian Pilatz; Hans-Christian Schuppe; Undraga Schagdarsurengin; Lea Hofmann; Klaus Deckmann; Florian Wagenlehner
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553382
Case Reports June 26 2026
Robotic-Assisted Lingual Mucosa Graft Ureteroplasty for Long Proximal Ureteral Stricture following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Case Report and Literature Review
Manshun Dong; Kangxiang Xu; Chaoqi Liang; Ruoyu Li; Yuancheng Zhou; Shuaishuai Chai; Xingyuan Xiao; Bing Li
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551208
Research Articles June 23 2026
12-Years Real-Life Data on Successful Management of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections by OM-89 and Its Impact on Bacterial Resistance
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553082
Research Articles June 23 2026
Correlation of Prostate Tumor Laterality with Pelvic Lymph Node Metastasis Patterns: A Retrospective Observational Study
Navid Masoumi; Amir Alinejad Khorram; Masoud Beheshti; Seyedhossein Rabani; Ala Torabi; Ali Razi; Danial Jafarlou
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553179
Research Articles June 22 2026
Pilot Survey about the Perspective on Generation Z among European Leaders in Urology: Challenges in Educating Generation Z
Julian Endres; Yana Terziyska; Bernd Wullich; Oliver W. Hakenberg; Jennifer Kranz; Marianne Leitsmann; Martin Haydter; Beat Roth; Gernot Bonkat; Truls Erik Bjerklund Johansen; Charlotte Graugaard-Jensen; Christine Reus; Zafer Tandogdu; Stefanie Cermak; Laila Schneidewind
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553184
Research Articles June 19 2026
Percutaneous Cryoablation for Small Renal Masses in a High-Risk Cohort: Oncologic and Functional Outcomes from a 5-Year Single-Center Experience
Greta Pettenuzzo; Riccardo Bertolo; Alessandro Veccia; Francesco Ditonno; Sarah Malandra; Gino Puntel; Nicoletta Lando; Giovanni Puppini; Alessandro Antonelli
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553176
Research Articles June 18 2026
Intraoperative Doppler Verification of Arterial Occlusion in Minimally Invasive Renal Resection
Adriena Bartoš Veselá; Jiří Kolář; Hana Sedláčková; Tomáš Pitra; Petr Stránský Jr.; Tomáš Ürge; Ivan Trávníček; Jiří Ferda; Kristýna Pivovarčíková; Milan Hora
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553150
Early View
Letters October 27 2026
Separating Fragmentation from Clearance in Location-Based Shock Wave Lithotripsy Outcomes
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag045
Research Articles October 24 2026
Deficits in follow-up for testicular cancer patients after platin-based chemotherapy
Bjoern Thorben Buerk; Charlotte Helke; Emilia Richter; Viktoria Menzel; Juliane Putz; Angelika Borkowetz; Christian Thomas; Martin Baunacke
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag049
Research Articles October 20 2026
Efficacy of cetirizine, tamsulosin and their combination as medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteral stones: a prospective randomized study
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag046
Research Articles October 19 2026
Patterns of urologic emergency visits and hospital admissions: experience of a tertiary care center
Carolin Siech; Clara Humke; Suel Ibrahimzadeh; Quynh Chi Le; Julius Dislich; Miriam I. Traumann; Mike Wenzel; Philipp Mandel; Marianne Leitsmann; Felix K.H. Chun; Luis A. Kluth
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag043
Research Articles October 17 2026
Comparative study of flexible navigable suction access sheaths versus conventional ureteral access sheaths in retrograde intrarenal surgery: A prospective single-center evaluation of efficiency and safety
Laura Isabel Althöfer; Friedrich Otto Hartung; Simon Filmar; Christopher Netsch; Louisa Charlotte Bormann; Sophia Hook; Benedikt Becker
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag039
Research Articles October 17 2026
Perioperative Outcomes of Vacuum-Assisted Versus Standard Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Propensity Score Overlap Weighting Analysis
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag044
Review Articles October 14 2026
The Role of Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors in Acute Renal Colic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag041
Case Reports October 14 2026
Post-circumcision penile and glans necrosis successfully treated with acellular fish-skin xenograft
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag040
Research Articles October 13 2026
A retrospective analysis of modern endoscopic surgery for nephrolithiasis: ECIRS with advantages
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag038
Review Articles October 1 2026
Long-term outcomes after buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty: a single-center cohort with 7-year median follow-up and systematic review of the literature
Juliane Putz; Georgi Tosev; Valentin Kluge; Christer Groeben; Steffen Leike; Sven Oehlschläger; Roman Herout; Manfred P. Wirth; Christian Thomas; Martin Baunacke; Johannes Huber
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag024
Case Reports August 26 2026
Well-differentiated Papillary Mesothelial Tumor of Tunica Vaginalis: A Case Report
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag019
Research Articles August 13 2026
How Often are druggable mutations detectable in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer?
Olivia Steenbock; Constantin Rieger; julian Heidenreich; Pia Paffenholz; David Pfister; Melanie von Brandenstein; Axel Heidenreich
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/uin/aewag003
Review Articles May 21 2026
Tubulocystic Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Scoping Review of Radiological, Clinicopathological, and Immunohistochemical Features
Mohannad N. AbuHaweeleh; Abdelkareem Alhyari; Nada Abuhayeh; Fatima Emam; Ahmed R. Al-Qudimat; Khalid Al Rumaihi; Ibrahim A. Khalil
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552596