Vol 15, No 6 (June 30, 2026): Translational Andrology and Urology

Editorial Commentary

Baseline vulnerability over dosimetric precision: reframing late urinary toxicity after prostate stereotactic body radiotherapy
Mohamed Shelan, Banu Atalar, Federica Ferrario
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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Durable benefit in a crowded frontline landscape: final results for nivolumab-cabozantinib in metastatic renal cell carcinoma
Gregory M. Hemenway, Daniel M. Geynisman
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:191
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Biological fit and clinical utility in upper tract urothelial carcinoma diagnostics: positioning Oncuria-Detect within an evidence-based, layered biomarker framework
Anton Kravchuk, Matthias May, Martin Burchardt, Ingmar Wolff
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:192
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Cholesterol metabolism and aggressive prostate cancer: clarifying the signal from EPICAP
Mario Belmonte, Alicia López-Abad
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:193
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Closing the diagnostic gap in upper tract urothelial carcinoma: the emerging role of urinary multiplex biomarkers
Timm-Jonathan Stamm, Igor Tsaur, Moritz Maas
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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Original Article

Digital simulation of kidney collecting system and stone: geometry and texture mapping
Nisan Korkmaz, Joshua Adam Mondshine, Sarvesh Saini, Julio Ojalvo, Archan Khandekar, Robert Marcovich, Hemendra N. Shah, Ubbo Visser, Jonathan E. Katz
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:195
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A prediction model for targeted drug resistance in renal cell carcinoma based on plasma proteomics analysis
Xinxin Gan, Rui Yan, Bo Yang, Jie Wang, Jianming Guo, Xiang Wang, Xiaoyi Hu, Linhui Wang, Bing Liu
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:196
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A contrast-enhanced ultrasound-based nomogram for preoperative prediction of pseudocapsule status in localized clear cell renal cell carcinoma: a retrospective study
Ji Ma, Zhen Fang Wang, Fang Li, Jing Chen, Rong Wu
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:197
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Bipolar electrocautery hemostasis in sutureless laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for exophytic small renal masses under zero-ischemia: a retrospective single-center experience
Dongkai Xiao, Na Yin, Bo Han, Meng Yang, Youzan Li, Yi Li, Qiang Zhou, Wenhan Qin, Xuelian Hu, Qixuan Li, Xiaosong Xu
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:198
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Prognostic and immunological implications of a mitophagy-associated gene signature in bladder cancer
Chenyu Han, Liuyang Miao, Yan Liu, Yitian Wang, Jiaxuan Wu, Peng Du
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:199
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Identification of pyroptosis-related molecular subtypes and development of a subtype-derived six-gene prognostic signature for bladder cancer
Shuai Tang, Ximo Wang, Fangmin Chen, Lei Zhang, Kai Li, Minghao Zhang, Benyi Li
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:200
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The YTHDC1/HECW1/SMAD7 axis drives cisplatin resistance in bladder cancer
Weigang Ren, Jiaxiang Yi, Mingqiang Zeng, Hongtao Cheng
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:201
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The efficacy and safety of adrenergic alpha-antagonists combined with PDE5 inhibitors in the medical expulsive therapy for unilateral distal ureteral stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chunhao Mo, Chuanjian Chen, Lei Fan, Jiawei Li, Ning Fan, Zhongyun Ning, Hui Ding
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:202
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Short-term safety and preliminary patient-reported outcomes of bipolar radiofrequency therapy for mild-to-moderate erectile dysfunction: a prospective single-arm pilot study
Robert J. Valenzuela, Lanna Cheuck, Alexander Negron, Ben Tran, Fernanda Saverio-Rodriguez
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:203
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Exploration and experimental validation of oxidative stress-related diagnostic genes in interstitial cystitis based on transcriptomics
Daofeng Zhang, Junhao Zheng, Haorui Li, Rongyang Jin, Hao Chen, Xiaoliang Sun, Haiyang Zhang
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:204
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Toll-like receptor 9 arginine methylation promotes ferroptosis in prostate cancer through the NRF2/GPX4 signaling pathway
Haoming Hua, Zhe Tian, Jie Zhou, Fanlu Wang, Anna Nong, Na Yu, Yanan Zhu, Hongqun Wang
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:205
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Efficacy of bilateral sacral neuromodulation in treating neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction
Haodong Li, Yan Li, Wei Wang, Huifen Zhang, Zhengfei Hu, Lei Zhang, Zhi Cao, Haoyu Yuan, Hongpeng Fang, Shuya Yan, Yujiao Liu, Yuansong Xiao
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:206
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MAGI3 inhibits renal clear cell carcinoma progression through the JAK-STAT3 pathway
Xiangqiu Chen, Tao Wu, Weifei Liang, Ming Huang, Shaohua Zeng, Qingchun Zhou, Hao Lin, Xichun Zheng, Qizhi Xu, Jing Wang, Wenwu Liu, Qingyou Zheng, Qishan Long, Zhuohui Ning, Xinyi Cao
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:207
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Effect of androgen receptor polymorphism on hypogonadism severity and efficacy of testosterone replacement therapy
Nelson W. Mills, Beatriz S. Hernandez, Peyton J. Coady, Arnaav Walia, Gal Saffati, Daniela Orozco Rendon, Dalia Khera, Nadia Khera, Weitao Song, Mohit Khera
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:208
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Pre- and postoperative membranous urethral length on multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging predict stage-specific 0-pad continence recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Jianjin Fan, Yongxin Mao, Jianhong Wu, Zhihao Chen, Yijun He, Jinxiong Zhang, Hai Zhou, Zhiyu Qian, Leyan Xu, Lu Sheng
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:209
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A propensity score-matched comparison of medium- to long-term outcomes between plasmakinetic enucleation of the prostate and transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Penglei Mao, Zhangming Lei, Jianyong Zhu, Feng Ye
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:210
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Comparison of three commercial sperm freezing media with regard to the influence on sperm motility, vitality and DNA fragmentation
Emilia Lula Kruschel, Stefanie Steinert, Marta Agnieszka Godlewska, Gabriele Hahn, Katrin Laubis, Nala Luisa Blenck, Andrea Salzbrunn, Armin Soave, Stefan W. Schneider, Kathrein von Kopylow
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:211
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Perineal approach with penile invagination for one-stage oral mucosa graft urethroplasty in adults with hypospadias-associated strictures
Manuel Hevia, Ana Dominguez, Agustin Fraile, Javier Saenz-Medina, Rafael Rodríguez-Patrón, Eduardo Martin, Luis Cordoba, F. Javier Burgos-Revilla
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:212
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Development and internal validation of a multivariable prediction model for Gleason score upgrading after radical prostatectomy in patients with biopsy ISUP Grade Group 1 prostate cancer
Zhi-Yuan Gao, Tian-Bao Huang, Si-Quan Gao, Cheng-Hao Guo, Qin Xiao, Xue-Fei Ding
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:213
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Early versus delayed urethroplasty for pediatric pelvic fracture-related urethral injury in boys: a retrospective comparative cohort study of complications and surgical success rates from a single center
Zhenzhen Yang, Jiayi Li, Zikun Shao, Ning Sun, Hongcheng Song, Guannan Wang, Weiping Zhang
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:214
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Impact of age on the effectiveness of intravesical Bacillus Calmette‑Guérin and gemcitabine/docetaxel in treatment-naïve high-risk non‑muscle‑invasive bladder cancer
Mohamad Abou Chakra, Amanda A. Myers, Kathryn A. Marchetti, Yousef Zakharia, Sarah L. Mott, Michael A. O’Donnell
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:215
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Real-world effectiveness of rezvilutamide plus androgen deprivation therapy in patients with high-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer: a retrospective multicenter cohort study
Baojun Wang, Dan Xia, Yu Pan, Jia Hu, Huaijun Liu, Xiangxiang Zhang, Dong Chen, Hong Huang, Guoqiang Chen, Jiquan Fan, Hongtuan Zhang, Hongyi Wu, Zixiang Li, Gang Zhao, Qi Wang, Li Li, Mingji Ye, Guanglin Yang, Yuanlin Liu, Jianqun Lin, Yanqin Gu, Feng Liu, Zhi Chen, Jin Luo, Liping Wang, Zhou Ying, Ting He, Chaoyu Lin, Xu Zhang, Shaoxi Niu
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:216
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Brief Report

Feasibility of contrast-enhanced ultrasound as a screening tool for patients at high risk for kidney malignancies
Arian Azarang, Virginie Papadopoulou, Kennita A. Johnson, Rachel W. Walmer, Kristen Olinger, Ellie Lee, Lauren Burke, Emily H. Chang
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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Surgical Technique

Percutaneous sacral neurostimulation of penile erection during radical prostatectomy: surgical technique
Arthur L. Burnett, Jeffrey H. Owen
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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Study Protocol

MAG-EX study protocol: magnetic stent versus stent on extraction string in patients after ureteroscopy—a multi-centre randomised controlled trial
Paul Kim, James Kovacic, Andrew Shepherd, Henry H. Woo, Amanda Chung, Ankur Dhar
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:219
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Review Article

Robotic partial nephrectomy is inching toward the gold standard for small renal masses—a narrative review
Mark Xu, Alejandro Rodriguez, Ashok Hemal
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:220
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Artificial intelligence and predictive tools in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: a narrative review of current insights and advances
Pierre-Etienne Gabriel, John Cris Ingles, Alec Zhu, Amir Horowitz, John P Sfakianos, Evanguelos Xylinas
Translational Andrology and Urology  
2026;
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:221
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