- External Validation and Comparison of Briganti, Partin, and MSKCC Nomograms for Predicting Lymph Node Metastasis in a Large Turkish Radical Prostatectomy Cohort. [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Oct 08; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: All three nomograms demonstrated clinically relevant predictive accuracy in predicting lymph node metastasis. In particular, the Partin nomogram revealed the highest predictive power according to the NCCN criteria. These findings provide evidence for external validity of these nomograms for clinical use in the Turkish population.
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- The Clinical Significance of Stone Culture in Endoscopic Upper Urinary Tract Stone Surgery: Its Association with Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) and Surgical Success. [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Oct 07; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: Stone culture positivity is associated with postoperative SIRS development and reduced surgical success. The study findings suggest that urinary stones may serve as a potential microbial reservoir, particularly in the presence of urinary obstruction, and that relying solely on urine culture at initial presentation may be insufficient for assessing postoperative infectious risk. Stone culture may be clinically valuable in terms of predicting postoperative risk and surgical success and of planning targeted antibiotic therapy particularly in patients with hydronephrosis.
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- Prognostic Value of Baseline Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Clinicopathological Factors in a Multicenter Cohort of Urothelial Carcinoma Treated with Adjuvant Nivolumab. [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Oct 05; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: Baseline NLR and advanced pT stage serve as valuable independent prognostic factors for patients receiving adjuvant nivolumab. Although interpreted with caution regarding specific subgroups and retrospective limitations, these findings highlight key risk factors in this setting and provide a rationale for larger prospective validation.
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- Sex as a Trigger, Avoidance as the Consequence: Characterizing Post-Coital Recurrent UTI in Women. [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Oct 05; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- To characterize the clinical, behavioral, and treatment profiles of women with recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) who identify sexual intercourse as a trigger, and to compare them with women whose rUTIs occur independently of sexual activity. This cross-sectional study utilized an anonymous, internet-based survey distributed via social media and women's health forums between May 2025 and …
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- Perioperative Gentamicin Prophylaxis in Robot-Assisted Prostatectomy: Are Surgical Confounders Adequately Addressed? [Letter]Urol Int. 2026 Oct 01; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
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- Long-term outcomes after buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty: a single-center cohort with 7-year median follow-up and systematic review of the literature. [Review]Urol Int. 2026 Oct 01; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: In our cohort with 20% recurrence rate after 7 years and across 14 long-term series with a pooled recurrence rate of 16.2%, BMGU consistently achieves durable long-term patency and should be preferred over repeated endoscopic procedures for recurrent or complex urethral stricture disease.
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- Comparative Laser Efficacy and Clinical Outcomes of Pulsed Thulium: YAG versus standard Holmium: YAG Lithotripsy. [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Oct 01; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: Both lasers achieved comparable and high SFRs for stones <20 mm. However, the p-Tm: YAG laser offers higher laser efficacy and significantly shorter operative times, particularly for larger stones (10-20 mm), supporting its use as an efficient alternative to the Ho: YAG laser.
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- Urinary pH and Checkpoint Inhibitor Outcomes in Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma: An Exploratory Brief Report. [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Sep 29; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: Urinary pH showed an exploratory association with checkpoint inhibitor outcomes. Because urinary pH is influenced by renal function, infection, medication, hydration, and diet, it should be interpreted as a hypothesis-generating host-related signal rather than a direct surrogate of tumor acidity.
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- Effects of Pelvic Floor Pilates Training Across Age Groups in Patients with Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence. [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Sep 29; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: Pelvic floor Pilates training significantly improves urinary continence in patients with post-prostatectomy incontinence. However, recovery appears to be influenced by age, with greater improvement observed in younger patients.
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- Intraoperative factors associated with de novo overactive bladder after Holmium Laser enucleation of the prostate. [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Sep 25; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: Approximately 10% of patients developed de novo OAB following HoLEP, leading to impaired postoperative QOL even when postoperative voiding function parameters were similar between the groups. Intraoperative factors, particularly prolonged hemostasis and endoscopic manipulation at the bladder neck, may be associated with this risk. These results suggest the critical role of the intraoperative technique in preventing de novo OAB after HoLEP.
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- Comment on: "Chest CT in Testicular Mass Evaluation: A Stepwise Approach to Minimize Radiation Exposure"-clarifying algorithm development, validation, and clinical implementation. [Letter]Urol Int. 2026 Sep 18; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
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- Comparative Analysis of the Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopy-Assisted Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy versus Standard Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Randomized Prospective Study. [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Sep 05; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: The ePNL method is a safe and effective technique characterized by less bleeding, shorter fluoroscopy time, and successful guidewire placement into the ureter, with similar success and complication rates to sPNL.
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- 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. [Review]Urol Int. 2026 Sep 05; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: This PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) scoping review searched PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and <ext-link ext-link-type="uri" xlink:href="http://ClinicalTrials.gov" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">ClinicalTrials.gov</ext-link> (June 1, 2026), with a supplementary search (July 2026) targeting urinary tract infection, orchitis/epididymitis, anticoagulation, and frailty. Of 263 records identified, 31 sources were charted (5 directly relevant, 26 contextual); the supplementary search added 10 contextual sources. No trial compared activity restriction with early mobilization using surgical complication endpoints. No data linked activity level to urinary tract infection or orchitis/epididymitis after transurethral resection. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) studies incorporating early mobilization showed improved or unchanged recovery without increased complications. All direct evidence addresses the immediate postoperative phase; no study examined medium-term convalescence restrictions as a defined intervention. Frailty, comorbidities, and anticoagulation are clinically relevant risk modifiers but remain unstudied in relation to postoperative activity.(1) Direct evidence comparing activity restriction with early mobilization after transurethral resection using surgical endpoints is absent. (2) ERAS data support early mobilization within multimodal bundles as feasible and safe. (3) Current recommendations conflate immediate mobilization with medium-term convalescence; future research should address each phase separately. (4) Patient-level factors - frailty, comorbidities, and anticoagulation status - should inform individualized activity recommendations. (5) A focused randomized trial with bleeding, infectious, and return-to-activity endpoints is the research priority.
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- Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection at Radical Prostatectomy: Patterns of Failure and Decision Impact. [Letter]Urol Int. 2026 Sep 05; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
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- Adjustable Transobturator Male System in Artificial Urinary Sphincter Patients: A Good Alternative? [Journal Article]Urol Int. 2026 Sep 05; :1. [Online ahead of print]UI
- CONCLUSIONS: ATOMS represents a feasible and safe treatment alternative for patients with severe SUI who are unable or unwilling to undergo AUS implantation. Despite suboptimal continence outcomes compared to AUS, high satisfaction and acceptable complication rates support its use in appropriately selected patients.
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