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Online First
Research Articles June 16 2026
Microbiological Profile and Clinical Correlates in Fournier’s Gangrene: A Retrospective Single-Center Study
Christopher Orf; Arthur Pranada; Analena Elisa Handke; Clara Heß; Florian Roghmann; Martina Dellino; Karl H. Tully
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553083
Research Articles June 16 2026
Mapping Digital Transformation in Ambulatory Urology in Germany: High Familiarity versus Low Connectivity – A Nationwide Survey on the Current State, Structural Barriers, and Economic Framework
Julian Risch; David Jacobi; Jakob Kohler; Leonhard Buck; Konrad Hügelmann; Oscar Weische; Patricia Schließer; Hans-Christoph von Knobloch; Reha-Baris Incesu; Marie-Luise Weiss; Thorsten Bach; Jonas Jarczyk; Philipp Nuhn; Severin Rodler
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000553132
Research Articles June 12 2026
Modeling the Effects of Gravity and Patient Positioning on Stone Migration during Ureteroscopy with Laser Lithotripsy in a Physics-Based Simulator
Juanita Velasquez Ospina; Ashley Gordon; Julio Ojalvo; Sarvesh Saini; Alessandrino Francesco; Archan Khandekar; Robert Marcovich; Hemendra N. Shah; Ubbo Visser; Jonathan Katz
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552687
Review Articles June 12 2026
Precision Nodal Staging in Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer: A Narrative Review of Molecular Imaging
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552660
Research Articles June 12 2026
Percutaneous Nephroscopy Combined with Thulium Laser Decortication for the Treatment of Simple Renal Cysts
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552734
Research Articles June 9 2026
Clinical Impact of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Chemotherapy in the First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma with Variant Histology
Aykhan Isgandarov; Mulham Al-Nader; Umut Ulas Yesilyurt; Yahor Katayeu; Osama Mahmoud; Claudia Kesch; Boris Hadaschik; Viktor Grünwald; Christopher Darr
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552945
Research Articles June 4 2026
Diagnostic Value of PSMA-PET/CT for the Detection of Pelvic Lymph Node Metastasis in Intermediate- and High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Mohamad Hatem Albarghouth; Mirjam Leeder; Katharina Leucht; Philipp Seifert; Martin Freesmeyer; Oliver W. Hakenberg; Marc-Oliver Grimm
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552672
Research Articles June 4 2026
Transition Zone PSA Density Does Not Improve Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer over Whole-Gland PSA Density: A Volume-Stratified Analysis in 3,958 Patients
Niklas Behnel; Lucas Engelage; Agron Lumiani; Alexander Buchner; Leo Federico Stadelmeier; Ronald Sroka; Alexander Tamalunas
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552900
Research Articles May 30 2026
Health-Related Quality-of-Life Improvement after Microsurgical Varicocelectomy: A Prospective Observational Study Using WHOQOL-BREF
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552802
Case Reports May 12 2026
Extensive Free Air after Thulium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate without Rectal Injury: A Case Report
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552439
Research Articles May 4 2026
Structured Feedback Tools in Surgical Training: Results of the Endo-Workshop of the German Society of Residents in Urology 2024
Julia C. Kaulfuss; Luis A. Kluth; Maximilian Reimann; Henning Plage; Benedikt Becker; Andreas Beck; Maha Ullmann; Dejan K. Filipas; Margit Fisch; Thorsten Schlomm; Felix K. H. Chun; Timm Schäfer; Christian P. Meyer; Carolin Siech
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552084
Research Articles April 28 2026
Routine Retrograde Conduitography after Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: Diagnostic Yield and Clinical Impact
Vincent Scheper; Lea Berninger; Marcel Schwinger; Robert Woidich; Timo Egenolf; Maximiliane Däuwel; Oliver Hahn; Anna-Katharina Seitz; Hubert Kübler; Charis Kalogirou
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552253
Research Articles April 27 2026
Da Vinci Single-Port Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: First European Experiences
Ernest Kaufmann; Silvan Sigg; David Jan Thomas Abt; Andres Affentranger; Philipp Baumeister; Christoph Würnschimmel; Agostino Mattei; Christian Daniel Fankhauser
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552055
Research Articles April 24 2026
Early Perioperative Morbidity after Sentinel Lymph-Node Excision and Subsequent Completion Inguinal Lymph-Node Dissection in Clinically Node-Negative Penile Cancer
Jakob Kohler; Frank Regenhardt; Leonhard Buck; Konrad Hügelmann; Reha-Baris Incesu; Philipp Kloss; Hans Christoph von Knobloch; Julian Risch; Patricia Schließer; Oscar Weische; Marie-Luise Weiss; Ulf Lützen; Niclas C. Blessin; Jonas Jarczyk; Philipp Nuhn; Severin Rodler
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552206
Research Articles April 17 2026
Adverse Event Reporting Patterns Associated with Degarelix and Relugolix: A Pharmacovigilance Study Based on the FAERS Database
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551870
Research Articles April 15 2026
Voiding Function, Pain Level, and Patient Satisfaction after Gender-Affirming Surgery of Transgender Women: A Prospective Evaluation
Maren J. Wenk; Natalie Rademacher; Bernhard Liedl; Victoria Luise Simone Wieland; Britta Grüne; Benjamin Meister
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551982
Research Articles April 15 2026
Do Urologists Adhere to Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines prior to Cystoscopy?
Shir Tiger; Jonathan Modai; Dor Rubinshtein; Dmitry Lerman; Dan Leibovici; Brian Berkowitz; Yaniv Shilo
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000552054
Research Articles April 2 2026
Parameters Predicting Recurrence after Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Insights from a Multicenter Surveillance Database
Martin Schostak; Emma Peklo; Inga Peters; Stefan Machtens; Heinz-Peter Schlemmer; Christian Thomas; Angelika Borkowetz
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551632
Research Articles April 2 2026
Perioperative Complications after URS, PNL, and ECIRS in Patients Receiving SGLT2 Inhibitor Therapy
Vincent Scheper; Clemens Meseck; Charis Kalogirou; Maximiliane Däuwel; Timo Egenolf; Robert Woidich; Oliver Hahn; Hubert Kübler; Marcel Schwinger
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551871
Research Articles March 23 2026
Comparative Evaluation of Advanced Reasoning Models for Clinical Decision Support in Urology
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551610
Review Articles March 23 2026
Perioperative Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Current Evidence and Future Directions
Eduardo Albers Acosta; Jose Daniel Subiela; Lira Pelari-Mici; Manuel Saavedra Centeno; Luis López-Fando Lavalle; Patricia Toquero Diez; Nuria Romero-Laorden; Renate Pichler; Pietro Scilipoti; Luis San-José Manso
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551611
Brief Reports March 23 2026
Microhardness Variation in Calcium Oxalate Monohydrate Stones: A Potential Explanation for Fragment Formation during Laser Dusting
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551684
Research Articles March 9 2026
Impact of Online Surgical Videos on Urological Practice from Screen to Surgery: A Comparative Analysis of Video Selection Criteria and Practice Modification among Urologists
Serdar Turan; Kazim Can Oba; Mazhar Ortac; Ahmet Halil Sevinc; Kazım Ceviz; Cem Tugrul Gezmis; Senol Tonyali
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551315
Research Articles March 9 2026
Comparison of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound and Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Assessing the Depth of Invasion in Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550940
Research Articles March 5 2026
Enhanced Pressure Management Using an Upgraded Vacuum-Assisted Ureteroscopic System: Experimental Validation and Predictive Modeling
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550986
Systematic Review March 3 2026
A Systematic Review Comparing Sex-Specific Outcomes of Prospective Clinical Trials and Subsequent Real-World Data Focusing on Systemic Treatment Options for Renal Cell Cancer
Marie Christine Roesch; Lara Franziska Stolzenbach; Lea Sophie Lütje; Friederike Praus; Nils Gilbert; Axel Stuart Merseburger; Daniar Osmonov
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551236
Research Articles February 27 2026
Chest CT in Testicular Mass Evaluation: A Stepwise Approach to Minimize Radiation Exposure
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551295
Research Articles February 27 2026
Association of the Modified Glasgow Prognostic Score with Overall Survival in Immunotherapy-Treated Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma: A Single-Center Cohort Study
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000551189
Research Articles February 26 2026
U-Shaped Association between the Monocyte-to-Albumin Ratio and Overactive Bladder
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550962
Research Articles February 12 2026
A Novel Decision-Making Protocol for the Prediction of Sperm Retrieval in Klinefelter’s Syndrome Patients
Shlomi Barak; Netanel Waldenberg; Aharon Peretz; Reut Bartoov; Guy Bar; Tali Ben-Mayor Bashi; Oshri Barel; Tomer Bashi; Snir Dekalo
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550813
Systematic Review February 12 2026
Efficacy and Safety of Muscarinic Antagonists Combined with Adrenergic Alpha-Antagonists in the Medical Expulsion Therapy for Distal Ureteral Stone: A Meta-Analysis
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000548590
Case Reports February 12 2026
Management of a Patient with Ewing’s Sarcoma of the Kidney: A Case Report
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550760
Research Articles February 11 2026
Exploration of the Feasibility of Mini-Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy with Gravity-Assisted Low-Pressure Irrigation in the Treatment of Renal Stones with “Cat’s Paw Sign” Pyonephrosis Instead of Multiple Percutaneous Drainage
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550854
Research Articles February 9 2026
Absorbable versus Non-Absorbable Sutures in Plication Surgery for Penile Curvature: A Comparison of Outcomes
Etan Eigner; Nicola Fazaa; Ameer Nsair; Melissa Atallah; Valentin Shabataev; Sergiu Bistritchi; Ariel Zisman
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550894
Research Articles February 9 2026
Radiomics for the Prediction of Postoperative Chronic Kidney Disease in Renal Tumor Patients Undergoing Surgical Resection
Julius C. Holzschuh; Jonas Bohn; Tobias Norajitra; Klaus Maier-Hein; Heinz-Peter Schlemmer; Olivia Johnston; Sophie Bachanek; Johannes Uhlig; Annemarie Uhlig
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550856
Research Articles February 2 2026
Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection during Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer: Harms versus Benefits
Eva Donck; Claudia Fede Spicchiale; Tong Yang; George Bou Kheir; Sofie Verbeke; Pieter De Visschere; Geert Villeirs; Sigi Hendricks; Valerie Fonteyne; Ben Vanneste; Charles Van Praet; Camille Berquin; Robbe Waterschoot; Kathia De Man; Nicolaas Lumen
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550027
Research Articles January 22 2026
Penile Shear Wave Elastography Can Demonstrate and Classify the Development of Erectile Dysfunction in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Observational Study
Deniz Noyan Ozlu; Yusuf Arıkan; Salih Karaca; Aysegul Oz Ozcan; Zeynep Altın; Busra Emir; Hakan Polat; Mehmet Zeynel Keskin
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550072
Guidelines January 21 2026
Perioperative and Peri-Interventional Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Urology: Key Recommendations from the German Interdisciplinary AWMF S3 Clinical Practice Guideline
Katharina Hauner; Jennifer Kranz; Florian M.E. Wagenlehner; Sonja Hansen; Gernot Bonkat; Giuseppe Magistro; Matthias May
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550029
Research Articles January 19 2026
Extended versus Standard Docetaxel in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer: A Real-World Cohort Study
Can Aydogdu; Florian Urban; Elena Berg; Melanie Götz; Severin Rodler; Isabel Brinkmann; Benazir Enzinger; Marie Semmler; Frederik Kolligs; Marina Hoffmann; Leo F. Stadelmeier; Thilo Westhofen; Lena M. Unterrainer; Volker Heinemann; Christian G. Stief; Alexander Tamalunas; Jozefina Casuscelli
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550580
Research Articles January 13 2026
Comparison of Oncologic and Functional Outcomes of Orifice Resection via Monopolar and Bipolar System in Bladder Tumors with Orifice Involvement
Yusuf Kadir Topcu; Serkan Yarimoglu; Ertugrul Sefik; Serdar Celik; Deniz Bolat; Ibrahim Halil Bozkurt; Bulent Gunlusoy; Tansu Degirmenci
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550478
Systematic Review January 8 2026
A Comparison of Ablation Therapy and Partial Nephrectomy for the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Urol Int (2026) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550133
Research Articles December 30 2025
Who Needs a Postoperative Radiological Anastomotic Control following Radical Prostatectomy before Catheter Removal on Postoperative Day 3? – Analysis of Risk Factors Predicting Anastomotic Leakage
Analena Handke; Martina Dellino; Joachim Noldus; Moritz J. Reike; Florian Roghmann; Rein-Jüri Palisaar; Karl H. Tully
Urol Int (2025) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550286
Review Articles December 26 2025
Single-Port Partial Nephrectomy: State of the Art and Future Directions
Urol Int (2025) https://doi.org/10.1159/000550223
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