- Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis. [Review]
- This review critically evaluates recent literature from the past five years concerning the management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), highlighting advances in understanding disease mechanisms, diagnostic strategies, and therapeutic options.
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- Efficacy and safety of optical navigation system versus conventional fluoroscopy in sacral neuromodulation electrode implantation: a prospective randomized controlled trial. [Journal Article]BMC Urol. 2026 Jun 04. [Online ahead of print]BU
- CONCLUSIONS: ONS combined with multimodal image fusion significantly improves the precision of SNM electrode implantation, reduces surgical trauma and radiation exposure, and increases Stage II conversion rates. This technique demonstrates stable clinical efficacy across various etiologies of refractory lower urinary tract dysfunction and represents a valuable navigation tool warranting broader clinical adoption.
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- Perioperative Predictors of Length of Stay and Readmission After Simple Cystectomy And Urinary Diversion in Non-Ambulatory Adults With Neurogenic Bladder. [Journal Article]Urology. 2026 Jun 03. [Online ahead of print]U
- CONCLUSIONS: Longer hospitalization was associated with older age, lower hemoglobin, greater blood loss, and postoperative complications. Longer operative time predicted readmission. These findings identify modifiable targets for ERAS pathways tailored to neurogenic patients.
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- A Prospective and Randomized Study of Efficacy and Safety of Transdermal Oxybutynin Versus Oral Oxybutynin in the Management of Children with Overactive Bladder. [Journal Article]Niger J Clin Pract. 2026 May 01; 29(5):538-542.NJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Transdermal oxybutynin is as effective as oral oxybutynin in managing pediatric non-neurogenic OAB, with a more favorable systemic side effect profile. It represents a viable alternative for patients who experience difficulty with oral medication or intolerance to systemic anticholinergic side effects.
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- Electroacupuncture regulates detrusor connexin 43 via protein kinase A pathway in a rat model of neurogenic bladder after spinal cord injury. [Journal Article]J Spinal Cord Med. 2026 Jun 04; :1-15. [Online ahead of print]JS
- CONCLUSIONS: EA may ameliorate bladder dysfunction post-SCI by activating the PKA signaling pathway, promoting Cx43 phosphorylation, reducing expression of Cx43, c-Kit, and SCF, and modulating detrusor muscle overactivity.
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- Exploring the role of urinary brain-derived neurotrophic factor in diagnosis and follow-up of overactive bladder in women: A prospective analytical study in a tertiary care center experience. [Journal Article]Asian J Urol. 2026 Apr; 13(2):187-192.AJ
- CONCLUSIONS: BDNF can be used to assess the presence of OAB and follow up the course of OAB as a supplementary tool to clinical assessment and urodynamics.
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- Suprapubic catheter insertion in people with multiple sclerosis: long-term complications and survival in a retrospective cohort study. [Journal Article]J Rehabil Med. 2026 Jun 04; 58:jrm45600.JR
- CONCLUSIONS: Radiologically guided suprapubic catheter insertion was associated with moderate complication rates and long-term survival in people with multiple sclerosis. These findings may allow better understanding of the potential complications of suprapubic catheterization in advanced multiple sclerosis.
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- A standardised risk-stratified approach to the urological management of children with spina bifida. [Journal Article]J Pediatr Urol. 2026 May 14; 22(5):106011. [Online ahead of print]JP
- CONCLUSIONS: A management approach based on risk stratification resulted in incidence of renal scarring that is better than historical controls and comparable to published outcomes. Social continence was achieved in 90% of SB patients by 15 years of age. Hostile bladder changes can be readily identified using non-invasive assessment methods. An expectant treatment approach based on risk stratification is associated with good long term renal outcome and utilises invasive urodynamic resources for SB patients at high risk of renal injury or to address urinary continence in the older child.
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- A modified stomal construction technique to reduce incidence of stomal stenosis in continent catheterizable channels. [Journal Article]J Pediatr Urol. 2026 Jun 02; 22(5):106000. [Online ahead of print]JP
- CONCLUSIONS: Our current suturing technique has significantly reduced the incidence of stomal stenosis in our patients. The technique is straightforward and flexible and can be applied to any stoma placed in any position. Only one of the patients with stomas created with the current suturing technique have developed stomal stenosis, with follow-up exceeding the median time to development of stenosis of our historical cohort.
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- A prospective crossover study comparing ICCS-recommended and Palmer-adjusted filling rates in children with spina bifida. [Journal Article]J Pediatr Urol. 2026 May 20; 22(5):106030. [Online ahead of print]JP
- CONCLUSIONS: Bladder filling rate was associated with differences in both cystometric capacity and bladder compliance in children with spina bifida. Fillings performed according to the Palmer formula (approximately 75% of the ICCS-recommended rate) were associated with capacities that more closely approximated age-expected values and with modest differences in bladder compliance. Conversely, faster filling rates did not produce similar benefits. These findings suggest that slower filling strategies may improve measurement consistency and agreement with expected bladder capacity estimates. However, the magnitude and direct clinical impact of these differences should be interpreted cautiously, particularly in light of the potential influence of sequence-related effects.
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- Microsurgical Resection of an Inclusion Cyst in a Fetal Myeloschisis Patient: A Surgical Anatomy and Technical Note. [Journal Article]Oper Neurosurg. 2026 Jun 01. [Online ahead of print]ON
- CONCLUSIONS: This case highlights the importance of vigilant multidisciplinary surveillance, careful selection of surgical candidates, and the technical considerations involved in managing ICs in myelomeningocele patients.
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- Robot-assisted simple cystectomy for benign disease with medium-term follow-up: a case series. [Journal Article]Ther Adv Urol. 2026; 18:17562872261451298.TA
- CONCLUSIONS: RAC is safe and feasible for benign disease with no observed differences in outcomes between radiation cystitis and other indications in our cohort. Outcomes and complication rates observed are within the published ranges for malignancy-associated radical cystectomy.
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- From profound hypothermia to malignant hyperpyrexia: a case report of biphasic thermoregulatory crisis following acute high cervical spinal cord injury. [Journal Article]BMC Neurol. 2026 May 29. [Online ahead of print]BN
- CONCLUSIONS: This case illustrates the biphasic and rapidly progressive nature of autonomic thermoregulatory dysfunction in acute high cervical SCI. Neurogenic fever, though uncommon, may occur within hours and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Continuous temperature monitoring, early hemodynamic stabilization, and high clinical suspicion are critical, particularly in resource-limited settings.
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- Improving the Patient Experience in Pediatric Cystometrography: A Prospective Observational Study. [Journal Article]Neurourol Urodyn. 2026 May 29. [Online ahead of print]NU
- CONCLUSIONS: Enhancing the patient and family experience in pediatric urodynamics is essential. Future efforts should focus on multimodal preparation specific to the child's age and stage. Furthermore, managing anxiety and minimizing discomfort will improve the overall quality and outcomes of cystometrography in children.
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- Bowel and bladder outcomes in patients with anorectal malformations and sacral agenesis: a retrospective cohort study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Patients with concurrent ARM and SA represent a high-risk group for long-term bowel and bladder dysfunction, and many require structured bowel and/or bladder management. These findings support anticipatory counselling and multidisciplinary follow-up.
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