Systematic review of pharmacological, complementary, and alternative therapies for the prevention of calcium oxalate stones.

Objective: Several therapeutic modalities for the prevention of calcium oxalate (CaOx) stones have been studied, but only a select few of these modalities have been incorporated into the American Urological Association guidelines. Our study aimed to organize and interrogate existing research that may be promising for CaOx prevention.

Methods: A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE and Embase from inception to November 16, 2022.

A Rare Case of a Bladder Neck Abscess Masquerading as a Benign Mass.

Introduction: Bladder neck abscesses are rare urologic pathologies with very few cases published in modern literature. This report explores a case of a bladder neck mass incidentally found on computed tomography (CT) imaging in a patient with an iliopsoas abscess. We present a case of a 60-year-old woman who was recently treated for sepsis secondary to an iliopsoas abscess in July of 2022.

The Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery (ECIRS) versus Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: Our aim is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery compared to percutaneous nephrolithotomy to guide practitioners and inform guidelines.

Materials And Methods: A detailed database search was performed in PubMed, OVID, Scopus, and Web of Science in October 2021 to identify articles pertaining to ECIRS published between 2001 and 2021.

Results: Four nonrandomized comparative studies and one RCT were identified, yielding five studies with a total of 546 patients (ECIRS/mini-ECIRS,  = 277; PCNL/mini-PCNL,  = 269).

Single-Port Robotic Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for Penile Cancer.

Objective: Inguinal lymph node dissection (ILND) is an essential component in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of penile cancer. Recent advances in minimally invasive surgery may play an important role in decreasing the adverse effects and complications of lymph node dissections. We present our technique utilizing a single-port (SP) robot assisted laparoscopic bilateral ILND in a patient with pT3N2Mx penile cancer s/p partial penectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy.

Efficacy of Probiotics as Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Although antibiotic therapy has been the mainstay of prophylaxis and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), antibacterial resistance has led to increased incidence of infections and healthcare spending in both community-acquired and nosocomial UTIs. This has led to an active exploration of alternative remedies for both the prophylaxis and treatment of UTIs, especially in women with recurrent urinary tract infections. Probiotic supplementation is one novel intervention that has been studied as a prophylactic measure in patients with UTIs.