In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular urology-related articles recently published across medical journals.

Current and Emerging Strategies to Curb Antibiotic-Resistant Urinary Tract Infections

  • Nature Reviews Urology
  • May 2024
  • Rising rates of antibiotic resistance in uropathogenic bacteria compromise patient outcomes and prolong hospital stays. Consequently, new strategies are needed to prevent and control the spread of antibiotic resistance in uropathogenic bacteria.
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A Multicenter Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Cxbladder Triage to Cystoscopy in Patients With Microhematuria. The Safe Testing of Risk for Asymptomatic Microhematuria Trial

  • The Journal of Urology
  • May 2024
  • AUA guidelines for patients with microhematuria (≥3 red blood cells [RBC]/high-power field [hpf]) include cystoscopy for most over age 40 due to risk of urothelial cancer (UC). Cxbladder Triage (CxbT) is a urinary genomic test with UC negative predictive value of 99%. In this prospective randomized controlled trial, we compared cystoscopy use in a standard of care (SOC) arm vs a marker-based approach.

Management of Persistent Urine Leak After Partial Nephrectomy: A Case Series

  • Current Urology
  • June 2024
  • Urinary leak is one of the most significant complications after partial nephrectomy. In case of persistent urine leaks, placement of a ureteral stent is effective but not always sufficient. This study included 5 patients with persistent urinary leak after partial nephrectomy.

How Agent Orange Impacts Prostate Cancer Risk, Pathology, and Treatment Outcomes

  • Current Urology
  • June 2024
  • Agent Orange, an herbicide, is a known risk factor for various cancers, including sarcoma and leukemia, but less is known about its link with prostate cancer (PC). Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in men and the fifth most common cause of cancer-related death in men worldwide.

Does Larger Prostate Size Provide Protection for Cancer Specific Outcomes in Localized Prostate Cancer

  • The Prostate
  • May 2024
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia is common in the aging population and frequently comorbid with localized prostate cancer. Large prostate volume places significant challenges in robotic prostatectomy including reduced mobility and visualization. The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of prostate volume as a continuous variable on cancer specific outcomes.

Primary Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Clinical Stage II Seminoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Safety and Oncological Effectiveness

  • Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations
  • April 2024
  • To evaluate the oncological outcomes and safety of primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) in patients with clinical stage (CS) II seminomatous testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT).

Symptomatic and Functional Recovery After Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor: Data From Ecological Momentary Symptom Assessment

  • Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations
  • April 2024
  • To quantitatively describe the nature, severity, and duration of symptoms and functional impairment during recovery from transurethral resection of bladder tumors.

Pharmacotherapy in Stress Urinary Incontinence; A Literature Review

  • Current Urology Reports
  • May 2024
  • Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a commonly observed condition in females, as well as in males who have undergone prostatectomy. Despite the significant progress made in surgical techniques, pharmacotherapy has not yielded substantial outcomes within the clinical domain. This review aims to present a comprehensive overview of the existing pharmacotherapy options for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and the emerging therapeutic targets in this field.

Refining Bacteriuria as a Risk Factor for Complications After Urethroplasty: Identifying the Culprit

  • Urology
  • April 2024
  • To determine which bacteria are associated with an increased risk of 90-day complications after urethroplasty. Preoperative bacteriuria is associated with an increased risk of complications after urethroplasty. However, it remains unclear which specific micro-organisms are the primary drivers of this morbidity.

There you have it – a look at some of the most popular urology publications released in May 2024. Sign up for alerts and stay informed on the latest published guidelines and articles.

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