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Nature Reviews Urology

Publisher:
Springer Nature
ISSN:
1759-4812
Category:
UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
Impact factor:
12.1

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Untangling the anterolateral periprostatic neurovasculature and its implications for nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy

2026-07-01

Behnam Nabavizadeh

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 01 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01169-0 Several studies have demonstrated that a posterior approach to nerve sparing by preserving more anterolateral periprostatic tissue can improve erectile function by more than twofold. Review of the evidence regarding periprostatic nerve distribution suggests a potential underappreciation of the distribution and functional relevance of nerve fibres along the anterior prostate.]]>

DOI: 10.1038/s41585-026-01169-0

The role of CFTR in spermatogenesis and sperm quality

2026-06-26

Sara C. Pereira

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 26 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01173-4 Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) dysfunction, which has long been associated with systemic disease, also has under-recognized roles in male fertility. This Review outlines its contributions to spermatogenesis, sperm function and ion homeostasis, and links reduced expression to impaired sperm quality, highlighting emerging therapeutic strategies that might improve reproductive outcomes in individuals with CFTR deficiency.]]>

DOI: 10.1038/s41585-026-01173-4

Urolithiasis in patients with cancer

2026-06-22

Priya Dave

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 22 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01168-1 In this Review, the authors explore the risk factors for urolithiasis in patients with cancer, the associations between urolithiasis and urinary tract cancers, the pathogenesis of urolithiasis in patients with urinary tract cancer and special considerations for management of urolithiasis after urinary tract diversion for cancer.]]>

DOI: 10.1038/s41585-026-01168-1

Combination therapy for acute Peyronie’ s disease: a success story of translation from bench to bedside

2026-06-17

David J. Ralph

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01171-6 A combination of a PDE5 inhibitor with tamoxifen has been shown to prevent fibrosis in in vitro and in vivo models of acute Peyronie’s disease. The latest clinical findings suggest that such a combination is efficacious in halting or reversing the progression of the disease.]]>

DOI: 10.1038/s41585-026-01171-6

Patient advocacy matters

2026-06-12

John Osborne

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01164-5 Becoming a patient advocate can be life changing, especially in the complex world of rare diseases. As patients, those of us who can must use our knowledge and experience to influence how services are designed and delivered to achieve the best health and well-being outcomes.]]>

DOI: 10.1038/s41585-026-01164-5

How urology can embrace the patient-centric precision focal therapy approach for localized prostate cancer

2026-03-20

Sudharshanan Balaji, Herbert Lepor, Thomas J. Polascik

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 20 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01136-9 Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer offers organ-sparing oncological control with functional preservation for carefully selected men, but the uptake of this approach remains limited. Prioritizing principle-based evaluation, long-term registries and aligned reimbursement will facilitate the adoption of focal therapy into guideline-endorsed standard of care.

Extrachromosomal DNA in urothelial carcinoma: mechanisms and clinical applications

2026-03-19

Conghui Li, Zhiqiang Hu, Weimin Zhang, Yongling Ji, Fubing Wang, Yuchen Zeng, Sanju Sinha, Fengbiao Mao, Chunhua Lin, Wei Lv

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 19 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01134-x In this Review, the authors synthesize current knowledge of extrachromosomal DNA in urothelial carcinoma. By consolidating rapidly evolving evidence, this Review provides a comprehensive framework for understanding extrachromosomal DNA biology in urothelial carcinoma and its implications for precision oncology.

Prostate cancer screening: weighing the benefits and harms

2026-03-06

Nikhil Mayor, Hashim U. Ahmed

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 06 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01133-y The UK’s National Screening Committee recently recommended against population-level prostate cancer screening. Calls to override this guidance are intensifying, but acting without robust evidence might risk exposing thousands of men to unnecessary harm. Data-driven policy changes are crucial.

Revisiting the dual role of androgens and oestrogens in mammalian sex differentiation with a focus on genitalia

2026-03-04

Emilie Elmelund, Monica K. Draskau, Melanie K. Stewart, Deidre M. Mattiske, Andrew J. Pask, Terje Svingen

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 04 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01132-z This Perspective presents historical and emerging evidence supporting a role of oestrogen signalling in male sexual differentiation, challenging the traditional androgen-centric view of reproductive development. Understanding the interplay between these two hormones is important to understanding development and also chemical risk, considering the susceptibility of these systems to disruption from exogenous substances.