Urology

Article	Citations
Use of the Allium Round Posterior Stent for the Treatment of Recurrent Vesicourethral Anastomosis Stricture	66
National Trends and Outcomes in the Use of Intravesical Botulinum Toxin and Enterocystoplasty Among Patients With Myelomeningocele	64
Considerations and Outcomes for Adolescents and Young Adults With Cloacal Anomalies: A Scoping Review of Urologic, Colorectal, Gynecologic and Psychosocial Concerns	58
The Urinary Microbiome Composition in Infants	50
Corrigendum to ‘Opioid Free Ureteroscopy: What is the True Failure Rate?’ [Urology Vol. 154 (2021) pp. 89-95]	48
Corrigendum to “Incidence, Complications, and Long-term Outcomes of Gender-affirming Phalloplasty: Analysis of a Large Statewide Population-based Dataset” [Urology, 185 (2024) 27-33]	44
Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Hypocontractile Bladders Undergoing Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate	43
WITHDRAWN: Editorial Comment	42
Editorial Comment on “Persistent Opioid Use Following Artificial Urinary Sphincter Placement: A Large Claims Database Analysis”	37
Off-the-Shelf Implant to Bridge a Urethral Defect: Multicenter 8-Year Journey From Bench to Bed	36
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in Patients With Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: Insights From Big Data Analyses	35
Aims and Scope	34
AUTHOR REPLY	34
Reply to Editorial Comment on “Association of Crowd-Sourced Assessment of Technical Skills and Outcomes of Robotic-assisted Radical Prostatectomy”	34
EDITORIAL COMMENT	33
AUTHOR RESPONSE	30
EDITORIAL COMMENT	29
EDITORIAL COMMENT	28
Biosketch	28
EDITORIAL COMMENT	26
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AUTHOR REPLY	25
EDITORIAL COMMENT	25
Technique and Outcomes of Hand-Assist Laparoscopic Continent Cutaneous Ileocecocystoplasty	25
First Report of Testicular Replantation Following Wrong-Site Surgery	24

Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor of the Kidney With Mainly Pulmonary Symptoms by 18F-FDG PET/CT	23
Editorial Comment on “Patient and Provider Education Safely Reduces Opioid Prescribing After Pediatric Urologic Surgery”	23
Aims and Scope	22
EDITORIAL COMMENT	21
AUTHOR REPLY	21
Evaluating Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Amongst Practicing Urologists: Analysis of the 2018 American Urological Association Census	21
Editorial Comment on “Accuracy and Readability of Kidney Stone Patient Information Materials Generated by a Large Language Model Compared to Official Urologic Organizations”	21
EDITORIAL COMMENT	21
Renal Tumor Size and Presence of Synchronous Lung Metastasis at Time of Diagnosis: Implications for Chest Imaging	21
Prenatally Detected Intrascrotal Testicular Teratoma in an Infant	21
AUTHOR REPLY	21
X-Capsular Incision for Tumor Enucleation (X-CITE)-Technique: A Method to Maximize Renal Parenchymal Preservation for Completely Endophytic Renal Tumors	20
Current Landscape of Andrology Fellowship Programs and the Effect of Gender on Post-Fellowship Practice Patterns	20
Novel Case of Isolated Peritoneal Carcinomatosis from Metastatic Prostate Cancer Carrying a Pathogenic BRCA Mutation Treated with Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy	20
EDITORIAL COMMENT	20
EDITORIAL COMMENT	20
Risk Factors for Persistent Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms 1 Month Following Convective Water Vapor Thermal Therapy (CWVTT-Rezum)	20
EDITORIAL COMMENT	20
DISCLOSURES	20
Author Reply	19
Reply to Editorial Comment on “Evaluating Noise Emissions of Endourological Lasers: A Comparative Analysis of Ho:YAG, Tm:YAG, and Thulium Fiber Laser Systems”	19
Editorial Comment on “Urological Outcomes and Adverse Events Following Total Pelvic Exenteration for Locally Advanced and Recurrent Rectal Cancer: A Single-center Retrospective Study”	19
Near Complete Response to Platinum-based Systemic Chemotherapy in High-risk Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma With an ERBB2 Gene Mutation: A Case Report	19
Voiding Time for the Evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men – A Potential Option for Addressing Disparity Related Access to Urodynamic Testing	19
Rethinking Low Testosterone in Older Men: Association With Obesity Rather Than Aging	19
Preserving Well-being in Patients With Advanced and Late Prostate Cancer	19
Predictors of Repeat Surgery and Stone-related Events After Flexible Ureteroscopy for Renal Stones	19
Characterization of the Pheochromocytoma-Predominant Subgroup of von Hippel-Lindau Disease	18
Outcomes of Orchiectomy for Gender-affirming Surgery: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Study	18
An Exploratory Analysis of Tamsulosin for Overactive Bladder (OAB) in Men With Varying Voiding Symptom Burden	18
Incontinent Enterovesicostomy in the Pediatric Population: A Feasible Option for Surgical Management of Neurogenic Bladder	18
Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Valveless and Standard Insufflation During Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: A Prospective, Randomized, Multi-institutional Trial	18
Improving Accuracy, Reliability, and Efficiency of the RENAL Nephrometry Score With 3D Reconstructed Virtual Imaging	17
Utilization of the Glue-clot Technique for Removal of Small Lower Pole Calculi in Pediatric Patients: Case Series	17
International Expert Consensus on Development of a State of the Art Male Perineal Anatomy Simulation Model for Urethroplasty and Artificial Urinary Sphincter Insertion	17
Ureteric Clipping for the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Girls With Ectopic Ureters: Predicting Who Is Going to Dilate and Does It Matter?	17
Bladder Recurrence Following Diagnostic Ureteroscopy in Patients Undergoing Nephroureterectomy for Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer: Is Ureteral Access Sheath Protective?	17
Assessing the Impact of Decision Aid Use on Post Prostatectomy Patient Reported Outcomes	17
Endoscopic Stone Composition Identification: Is Accuracy Improved by Stone Appearance During Laser Lithotripsy?	17
Skin Management During Robotic Peritoneal Flap Vaginoplasty for Penoscrotal Hypoplasia Secondary to Pubertal Suppression	17
Comparison of Urinary Diversion in Patients With Prostatic Fistula to Those with Localized Radiation Injury After Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer	17
Nephron-Sparing Approach For Familial Bilateral Synchronous Wilms Tumors	17
A Giant Ureteral Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor in a 4-Year-Old Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature	17
Urology Residency Applicant Selection: Program Directors’ New Criteria	17
The Future State of Race/Ethnicity in Urology: Urology Workforce Projection From 2021-2061	17
Urethroplasty Outcomes for Pars Fixa Urethral Strictures Following Gender-affirming Phalloplasty and Metoidioplasty: A Retrospective Study	17
Artificial Intelligence in the Business of Urology	16
Association Between Quality of Life and Neurogenic Bowel Symptoms by Bowel Management Program in Spina Bifida	16
High-risk Disease and Poor Follow-up: The Importance of Renal Mass Biopsy in a Cohort of Veterans	16
Survival Outcomes and Temporal Trends of Non-Surgical Management Vs Radical Cystectomy in Non-Organ-Confined Urothelial Bladder Cancer	16

An Enhancing Renal Mass in Metastatic Prostate Cancer	16
Clinical Presentation of Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (UCPPS) Varies With Presenting Age – Implication on Patient Evaluation	16
Machine Learning Models for Predicting Stone-Free Status after Shockwave Lithotripsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	15
Editorial Comment on “Quality of Health Information Presented in Direct-to-Consumer Telepharmacies for the Treatment of Patients With Erectile Dysfunction”	15
Table of Contents	15
The Association of a Peritoneal Interposition Flap With Lymphocele Formation After Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection During Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta	15
Aims and Scope	15
Scholarly Activity and Research Training in Urology Residency Programs: Assessment of Current Practice and Barriers	15
Laparoscopic and Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Reimplantation for Lower Ureter Pathology. A Multi-institutional Comparative Study in 1343 Patients	15
Reply to Letter to the Editor on “Hypospadias Reconstruction Training: Development of an Ex-Vivo Model and Objective Evaluation of Surgical Skills”	15
Twelve-month Durability of a Fully-implanted, Nickel-sized and Shaped Tibial Nerve Stimulator for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Syndrome with Urgency Urinary Incontinence: A Single-Arm, Prospect	15
Table of Contents	15
Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Bladder in Childhood: A Three Case Series	15
Editorial Comment on “The Impact of American Board of Urology Certification on Postoperative Outcomes for Patients: Assessing National Trends”	15
A Systematic Scoping Review of Comparative Effectiveness Studies in Kidney Stone Disease	15
Rubin H. Flocks (1906-1975): President of American Board of Urology, Chair of Department of Urology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, and Inventor of Colloidal Gold Therapy for Can	15
Preference Signaling in the 2022 Urology Residency Match – The Applicant Perspective	15
Editorial Comment on “Familial Associated Idiopathic Urethral Stricture Disease: An Assessment Using Pedigree Data From the Utah Population Database”	15
Stress Urinary Incontinence After Urethral Diverticulum Repair Without Concomitant Anti-Incontinence Procedure	15
Evaluation of the Cancer of Bladder Risk Assessment (COBRA) Score in the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Bladder Cancer Cohort	15
Correlation not Causation: Looking Back at the History of VUR	15
CT Three-Dimensional Visualization Model in Diagnosis and Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence: A Retrospective Study	15
Telehealth Sterilization Consultation Does Not Impact Likelihood of Vasectomy: A Retrospective Institutional Analysis	15
Reply to Letter to the Editor on “Experiences and Outcomes of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons Fellowship Training: Growth in Fellowships Mirrors the Evolution of the Discipline”	15
Urologic Consultations for Urethral Catheter Placement: A Cost Analysis	14
Does Gender Matter in Academic Surgery? Author and Mentor Gender Impact Publication Citations in Surgical Research	14
Disparities in Telemedicine Utilization for Urology Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic	14
Antibiotic Duration After Urethroplasty: An Attempt at Improving Antibiotic Stewardship	14
Aims and Scope	14
Urologists and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Queer Patients: A Survey-based Study of the Practice Patterns, Attitudes, and Knowledge Base of Urologists Toward Their Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, T	14
Three Dimensional Printing Technology Used to Create a High-Fidelity Ureteroscopy Simulator: Development and Validity Assessment (Rein-3D-Print-UroCCR-39)	14
Reply to Editorial Comment on “Castration Levels of Testosterone Results in Atrophy of Androgen-sensitive Perineal Muscles: A Potential Biomarker for Male Hypogonadism”	14
Natural History of Multiple Recurrences in Intermediate-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: Lessons From a Prospective Cohort	14
Representation in Figures Depicting Penile Pathology in Urologic Textbooks	14
EDITORIAL COMMENT	14
Editorial Comment on “Complication and Explantation Rates of Penile Prostheses in Transmasculine Patients: A Meta-analysis”	14
Any Questions? Understanding the Functional Health Literacy in Patients Who Underwent Ureteroscopy	14
Differential VHL Mutation Patterns in Bilateral Clear Cell RCC Distinguishes Between Independent Primary Tumors and Contralateral Metastatic Disease	14
Letter to the Editor on “Early Adjuvant Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis”	14
A Combined Approach: Laparoscopic Partial Bladder Prior Transurethral Resection for Bladder Endometriosis—Case Report and Surgical Video Presentation	14
Editorial Comment on “Outcomes of a Standardized Pain Pathway for Transgender Patients Undergoing Vaginoplasty and Vulvoplasty”	14
Reply to Letter to the Editor on “Major Complications and Adverse Events Related to Use of SpaceOAR Hydrogel for Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy”	14
Reply to Editorial Comment on “The Yield of Genetic Testing in Management of Nephrolithiasis”	13
Bilateral Renal Mucor Mycosis Presenting as Anuria in a Covid 19 Recovered Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature	13
EDITORIAL COMMENT	13
Supporting Black Voices in Urology: A Student Perspective	13
Editorial Comment on “Timing Considerations for Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation Post-pelvic Radiotherapy”	13
A Case of Dysgerminoma in a Pediatric Patient With a PIK3CD Mutation	13
Editorial Comment on “Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities and Self-reported Work Productivity in Urinary Incontinence Females Using the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney	13
EDITORIAL COMMENT	13
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The Diagnostic Efficacy of Rapid Urine Sediment Fluorescence Staining in Urinary Tract Infections: An Exploratory Study	13
Editorial Comment on “Indwelling Urological Devise Biofilm Composition and Characteristics in the Presence and Absence of Infection”	13
Editorial Comment on “Optimizing Care for Women Through Gynecologic Organ Considerations During Cystectomy: A Pre-operative Checklist of Important Considerations”	13
EDITORIAL COMMENT	13
AUTHOR REPLY	13
Reply to Editorial Comment on “Two-year Pivotal Study Analysis of the Safety and Efficacy of Implantable Tibial Nerve Stimulation With eCoin® for Urgency Urinary Incontinence”	13
Infarction of Paratesticular Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Mimicking Testicular Torsion	12
EDITORIAL COMMENT	12
EDITORIAL COMMENT	12
Bladder Neck Erosion Secondary to Urinary Catheter Associated With Uterine Prolapse	12
AUTHOR REPLY	12
EDITORIAL COMMENTS	12
AUTHOR REPLY	12
EDITORIAL COMMENT	12
Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Technique for Lymph Node Dissection in Penile Cancer: The Pelvic and Inguinal Single-Site Approach: PISA Technique	12
Robotic Assisted Caval Replacement for Recurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma Invading the Wall of the Inferior Vena Cava	12
AUTHOR REPLY	12
EDITORIAL COMMENT	12
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The Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) Bladder—Urodynamic Findings	12
Urethral Stricture/Stenosis as a Complication of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound of the Prostate (HIFU): What is the Overall Patient Experience?	12
Management of Left Staghorn Calculus With Colorenal Fistula	12
Comparison of In-person Versus Online Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program Following Prostatectomy	11
Who Is Shaping the Future of Academic Urology? A Descriptive Analysis of Residency Program Directors	11
AUTHOR REPLY	11
The Pseudo-Bladder: A Case of the Prostatic Urethra Masquerading as the Bladder	11
Indocyanine Green Drives Computer Vision Based 3D Augmented Reality Robot Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: The Beginning of “Automatic” Overlapping Era	11
Table of Contents	11
Table of Contents	11

Author Reply	11
EDITORIAL COMMENT	11
A Male With a “Uterus-like” Mass in Pelvic Cavity	11
“Exogenous” 5 Alpha Reductase Deficiency: A Case Report	11
Leiomyosarcoma of the Inferior Vena Cava and Vascular Reconstruction	11
AUTHOR REPLY	11
Author Reply to Commentary on “Incidence and Long-term Outcomes of Gender-affirming Phalloplasty: Analysis of a Large Statewide Population-based Dataset”	11
AUTHOR REPLY	11
AUTHOR REPLY	11
Clinical and Urodynamic Predictors for Failure of Medical Management with Alpha Blockers in PBNO: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis	11
Ultrasound Correlates Highly With Cross Sectional Imaging for Small Renal Masses in a Contemporary Cohort	11
Longitudinal Outcomes from Conservative Management of Cervical Cancer Associated Ureteral Obstruction	11
Adrenal Tumor With Thrombus in the Inferior Vena Cava	11
Clinical Phenotyping and Multimodal Treatment of Men With Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome From the Middle East and North Africa: Determining Treatment Outcomes and Predictors of Clini	11
Reply to Editorial Comment on “Correlation of 17-OH Progesterone Changes With Semen Parameters and Pregnancy Outcomes in Hypogonadal and Eugonadal Patients After Varicocelectomy”	11
Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer by Systematic TRUS-Biopsies in a Population-Based Setting Over a 20 Year Period	11
Bringing Jewish Ritual circumcision (Brit Milah) Into the Operating Room: An Analysis of Surgical Outcomes and Satisfaction Across Families and Society of Pediatric Urology members	11
Percutaneous Image Guided Cryoablation of Adrenal Metastases From Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Single Institution Review	11
The Yield of Genetic Testing in Management of Nephrolithiasis	11
Reply to Editorial Comment on “Factors Affecting Implant Length in Primary Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Placement”	10
National Long-term Survival Estimates After Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer	10
Perioperative Testosterone Supplementation Improves Short-Term Outcomes of Anterior Urethroplasty in Hypogonadal Models: Insights From a Preclinical Rabbit Study	10
AUTHOR REPLY	10
An Unusual Cause of Acute Kidney Injury Following Blunt Abdominal Trauma	10
Collecting Duct Carcinoma of the Kidney: Analysis of 74 Cases From Multiple Centers	10
Outcomes of Tubularized Incised Plate Urethroplasty (TIPU) for Hypospadias at Tikur Anbesa Specialized and Menelik II Referral Hospitals: One-year Prospective Cohort Study	10
Table of Contents	10
Twitter and Instagram Use in the Urology Residency Application Process	10
Editorial Comment on “Trends in Industry-Sponsored Research Payments to Urologist Principal Investigators”	10
Clinical and Urodynamic Determinants of Earlier Time to Failure for the Artificial Urinary Sphincter	10
Path to Parity: Trends in Female Representation Among Physicians, Trainees, and Applicants in Urology and Surgical Specialties	10
Does Radical Local Treatment in Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer Improve Overall Survival: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	10
Comparison of Empiric Preventative Pharmacologic Therapies on Stone Recurrence Among Patients with Kidney Stone Disease	10
National Trends in Third-Line Treatment for Overactive Bladder Among Commercially Insured Women, 2010-2019	10
Testicular Cancer in Trans People Using Feminising Hormone Therapy– A Brief Review	10
Editorial Comment on Article “Current Perceptions, Practice Patterns, and Barriers to Adoption of Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Under Local Anesthesia”	10
Development of a Clinical-scholar Index Score for Measuring Academic Contributions in Urology	10
The Financial Burden of Applying to Urology Residency in 2020	10
Radiation-induced Fistulas in Patients With Prior Pelvic Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis	10
Michigan Urology Academy—Our Role in Diversifying the Urology Workforce	10
A Surprise During “Routine” Orchidopexy: An Extrarenal Wilms Tumor Case Report	10
Enucleation vs. Resection: A Matched–pair Analysis of TURP, HoLEP and Bipolar TUEP in Medium–sized Prostates	10
Intra-Cavernosal Injection of Botulinum Toxin in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	10
Surgical Correction of True Diphallia in a Newborn Male	9
EDITORIAL COMMENT	9
EDITORIAL COMMENT	9
AUTHOR REPLY	9
The Management of Acute Urinary Retention	9
The Utility of Renal Mass Biopsy in Shared Decision-Making for Renal Mass Treatment	9
Introduction to Genitourinary Reconstruction Special Issue	9
Improving Staff Workflow in Urology Procedure Clinic Using the Model for Improvement	9
Editorial Comment on “Survival Outcomes and Temporal Trends of Nonsurgical Management vs Radical Cystectomy in Non-organ-confined Urothelial Bladder Cancer”	9
Ring-Like Appearance Bladder Stone	9
Is it the Surgeon? A Re-examination of Mid-urethral Sling Complications	9
Associations Between Bacterial Vaginosis and Urgency Urinary Incontinence in Women: An Analysis of Nhanes 2001 to 2004	9
Editorial Comment	9
A Role for Genitourinary Reconstruction in Locally Advanced Bilateral Wilm’s Tumor	9
AUTHOR REPLY	9
Editorial Comment	9
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Predicts Complications Following Artificial Urinary Sphincter Surgery	9
Reply to Editorial Comment on “Accuracy and Readability of Kidney Stone Patient Information Materials Generated by a Large Language Model Compared to Official Urologic Organizations”	9
An Atypical Bladder Mass: Extra Adrenal Paraganglioma	9
Fostering a Positive Breastfeeding Environment for the Urologic Resident	9
Editorial Comment on “Microsurgical Education in Reproductive Urology: A Review of Current Techniques and Opportunities for Improved Access to Learning Experiences”	9
Reply to Editorial Comment on “Trends in Urology Residency Applications: Results From The Society of Academic Urologists Program Director Survey From 2022 to 2024”	9
Testicular Atrophy Following Torsion in Pediatric Patients: Results of a Long-Term Follow-Up	9
Do We Need a Urine Culture Before Cystoscopy? Time to Shift Away from Routine Testing	9
AUTHOR REPLY	9
A Walk Around the Ward: How Taking a Step Back Helped Me Take a Step Forward	9
EDITORIAL COMMENT	9
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Real-World Economic Burden and Healthcare Resource Utilization of Radical Cystectomy and Trimodal Therapy for Bladder Cancer in the United States	9
Do Flat Panel Detector C-Arms Decrease Radiation Exposure Compared to Conventional Image Intensifiers?	9
Assessment of Stress Urinary Incontinence-Related Podcasts on Stitcher	9
Posterior Sagittal Approach Provides Optimal Exposure for Urethral Reconstruction in Children With a History of Anorectal Malformations	9
Identification and Potential Value of Candidate Genes in Patients With Non-obstructive Azoospermia	9
Association Between Kidney Stone History and Cardiovascular Event Risk in US Adults	9
Letter to the Editor - Expectant Management of Blunt Grade III Renal Injuries: Early Discharge Outcomes From a Level 1 Trauma Center	9
Author Reply	9
Author Reply	9
Association of Serum Triglyceride and Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: A Cross-Sectional Study	8
Longitudinal Changes in the Pelvic Pain Only and Widespread Pain Phenotypes Over One Year in the MAPP-I Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (UCPPS) Cohort	8
Bilateral Wilms Tumor in CLOVES Syndrome	8
EDITORIAL COMMENT	8
Impact of Narrow Networks on Access to Urologic Care and Quality Within Medicare Advantage Plans: A Narrative Review	8
Robotic Urethral Reconstruction Outcomes in Men With Posterior Urethral Stenosis	8
A Comparison of Microwave Ablation and Cryoablation for the Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-analysis	8
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Penile Extra-Tunical Graft Reconstruction of Peyronie's Disease Concavity Deformities	8
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Incidence of Ureteroenteric Anastomotic Strictures After Robotic vs Open Cystectomy in Adults	8
Guidelines for Reporting Observational Research in Urology: The Importance of Clear Reference to Causality	8
Attitudes Among Society of Women in Urology Members Toward Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization	8
EDITORIAL COMMENT	8