Urology

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy was linked to significantly fewer short-term complications than open surgery in a large nationwide French cohort study.

A randomised trial shows transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation reduces catheter-related bladder discomfort and improves early recovery after urologic surgery.

A nasal pressure technique significantly reduces pain during urinary catheterisation, offering a simple, non-pharmacological option for patient comfort in the ED.

A large NHANES analysis shows the red cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio is strongly associated with diabetic kidney disease risk in adults with diabetes.

New research suggests routine blood-based inflammation markers could help predict which men with enlarged prostates are likely to develop more severe symptoms.

Researchers report that yoga and general exercise deliver similar sleep outcomes for women managing urinary incontinence.

A new rapid, low-cost sequencing method delivers four-hour UTI diagnosis with high accuracy, detecting pathogens missed by routine tests and improving antibiotic decision-making.

Escalating antimicrobial resistance has been identified among urology inpatients in a new study from a Turkish tertiary centre, highlighting urgent stewardship needs.