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Flexible versus rigid ureteroscopy in the management of proximal ureteric calculi: a systematic review and meta-analysis from EAU Endourology comparing perioperative outcomes and complication rates. 柔性输尿管镜与刚性输尿管镜在输尿管近端结石治疗中的应用：一项来自EAU Endourology的系统综述和荟萃分析，比较围手术期结果和并发症发生率。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-06-24 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001311

Orla Cullivan, Sorcha O'Meara, Cian M Hehir, Rob Geraghty, Olivier Traxer, Bhaskar Somani, Niall F Davis

{"title":"Flexible versus rigid ureteroscopy in the management of proximal ureteric calculi: a systematic review and meta-analysis from EAU Endourology comparing perioperative outcomes and complication rates.","authors":"Orla Cullivan, Sorcha O'Meara, Cian M Hehir, Rob Geraghty, Olivier Traxer, Bhaskar Somani, Niall F Davis","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOU.0000000000001311","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: Urolithiasis is a common condition, with an increasing prevalence. Rigid ureteroscopy (rURS) and flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) are two management approaches for proximal ureteric calculi. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to compare perioperative outcomes in rURS versus fURS in the management of proximal ureteric calculi.Recent findings: This systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Systematic search of online databases was performed in November 2024. A combination of MeSH and free text terms were applied. Primary outcome was stone free status. Secondary outcomes included operative time, complication rates, and hospital stay. Six studies met inclusion criteria, in which a total of 1085 patients underwent ureteroscopy (fURS, n = 537 versus rURS, n = 548). Five studies were retrospective comparative, one was prospective randomized comparative. FURS use was associated with significantly superior stone free rates (92%) when compared with rURS (84.5%) (P < 0.001). Secondary outcomes of complication rates (P = 0.17), length of stay (P = 0.39), and operative time (P = 0.08) did not reach statistical significance.Summary: Both rURS and fURS have acceptable stone clearance and complication rates for managing proximal ureteric calculi. Regarding stone clearance, fURS is superior to rURS, both interventions are comparable with regards to complications, operative time, and hospital stay.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144474208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bladder diverticula management - conservative and surgical outcomes: a narrative review from EAU endourology. 膀胱憩室治疗-保守和手术结果：来自EAU泌尿外科的叙述回顾。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-06-13 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001307

Davide Perri, Jean-Baptiste Roche, Bogdan Petrut, Giorgio Bozzini

{"title":"Bladder diverticula management - conservative and surgical outcomes: a narrative review from EAU endourology.","authors":"Davide Perri, Jean-Baptiste Roche, Bogdan Petrut, Giorgio Bozzini","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOU.0000000000001307","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: Standardized treatment of bladder diverticula is not defined. The majority of evidence comes from single-centre case series and high-quality studies are lacking.Recent findings: Surgery is the preferred option to treat a symptomatic bladder diverticulum. Robot-assisted surgery has progressively replaced open approach, either with an extravesical or transvesical or transdiverticular technique, with favourable outcomes. Endoscopic treatment may represent a valid alternative mainly in old and frail patients. In case of intradiverticular tumour, some concerns arise on the optimal management between transurethral resection, partial and radical cystectomy. Pathological evaluation may underestimate the oncological status given the lack of muscular layer in the diverticular wall.Summary: Surgical diverticulectomy is considered the reference option for symptomatic diverticula. Robotics should be the preferred approach whenever available. Whatever the technique used (extravesical, transvesical, transdiverticular), good outcomes have been reported. Alternatively, endoscopic incision of diverticular neck and fulguration of the mucosa may be considered for selected patients. The relationship between bladder diverticula and bladder cancer is unclear and the choice between transurethral resection, partial or radical cystectomy should be based on multiple factors, starting from tumour stage and grade. However, evidence comes mainly from limited, heterogeneous case-series. Further studies are needed to properly assess the management of these patients.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144474207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Urological impact of flozins (SGLT2 inhibitors): an EAU Endourology review of risks, side effects and clinical considerations. flozins （SGLT2抑制剂）对泌尿系统的影响：一项EAU泌尿系统的风险、副作用和临床考虑。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-05-24 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001306

Ali Talyshinskii, Carlotta Nedbal, Bhaskar K Somani

{"title":"Urological impact of flozins (SGLT2 inhibitors): an EAU Endourology review of risks, side effects and clinical considerations.","authors":"Ali Talyshinskii, Carlotta Nedbal, Bhaskar K Somani","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOU.0000000000001306","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), also known as flozins, are one of the modern oral antidiabetic drugs. Currently, there are sufficient number of studies devoted to the effect of flozins on various genitourinary disorders, confirming their multifaceted positive and side effects. Thus, the purpose of this review is to analyze the current literature for an up-to-date definition of the role of these drugs in urological practice, prospects for their further study, and side effects that urologists need to remember when treating patients with T2DM taking flozins.Recent findings: Flozins (SGLT2i) are not linked to urological cancer risk, and might even lower the risk by disrupting tumor metabolism and cell cycle. Despite causing glucosuria, the resulting effect of Flozins is antilithogenic, which may be promising for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and kidney stone disease, especially regarding risk of recurrence. While the overall risk of UTI is not increased, flozins significantly increase the risk of genital mycotic infections. Flozins can worsen LUTS due to their diuretic action.Summary: Current results of studies on the use of flozins in patients with T2DM are promising for different spectrums of genitourinary diseases caused by different pathogenetic mechanisms. However, we need future clinical trials with specific drugs and comparisons to get trustworthy results about how helpful flozins are for these patients and whether they can be used in urology.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144149651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The role of suction devices in enhancing outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery: a narrative review by the YAU urolithiasis and section of EAU endourology. 吸引装置在提高逆行肾内手术结果中的作用：由YAU尿石症和EAU泌尿外科部分的叙述性回顾。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-05-21 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001304

Mariela Corrales, Matthias Boeykens, Alba Sierra Del Rio, Eugenio Ventimiglia, Amelia Pietropaolo, Bhaskar Somani, Olivier Traxer

{"title":"The role of suction devices in enhancing outcomes of retrograde intrarenal surgery: a narrative review by the YAU urolithiasis and section of EAU endourology.","authors":"Mariela Corrales, Matthias Boeykens, Alba Sierra Del Rio, Eugenio Ventimiglia, Amelia Pietropaolo, Bhaskar Somani, Olivier Traxer","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001304","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOU.0000000000001304","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: To provide a comprehensive overview of existing literature on suction-assisted ureteroscopy, evaluating its effectiveness and associated complications.Recent findings: A literature review was conducted in December 2024 using the MEDLINE, EMBASE and Scopus databases by two independent authors. To structure and address the clinical question, \"Do suction devices improve outcomes in RIRS?\", we employed the PICOS (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Study Type) model. Exclusion criteria included case reports, studies involving suction techniques outside the context of endocorporeal laser lithotripsy (ELL), non-English language articles and articles or clinical trials with fewer than 15 patients.Summary: Among the 36 included studies, 28 studies focused on SUAS, of which seven specifically investigated SUAS with pressure measurement, three studies examined DISS, three studies evaluated SURE and two comparative studies analyzed different suction techniques. The presented results show that advancements in suction technology seem very promising and likely to shift endourological practice.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144119160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence-enabled decision aids in improving patient inclusivity, empowerment, and education in urology: a systematic review by EAU endourology. 探索人工智能辅助决策在提高泌尿外科患者包容性、赋权和教育方面的影响：EAU泌尿外科的系统综述。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001301

Solomon Bracey, Nasif Bhuiyan, Amelia Pietropaolo, Bhaskar Somani

{"title":"Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence-enabled decision aids in improving patient inclusivity, empowerment, and education in urology: a systematic review by EAU endourology.","authors":"Solomon Bracey, Nasif Bhuiyan, Amelia Pietropaolo, Bhaskar Somani","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001301","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/MOU.0000000000001301","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: The implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in urology has the potential to enhance patient outcomes through the provision of intelligent tools, such as AI-enabled decision aids (AIDAs), which can support personalized care. The objective of this systematic review is to determine the role of AIDAs in educating and empowering patients, particularly those from underrepresented populations.Recent findings: We conducted a comprehensive systematic review following PRISMA guidelines to explore the potential for AIDAs to address healthcare inequalities and promote patient education and empowerment. From 1078 abstracts screened, 21 articles were suitable for inclusion, all of which utilized chatbots. Three main themes of studies were identified. Fourteen studies focused on enhancing patient education, four studies investigated whether chatbots can improve the accessibility of urological literature and three studies explored chatbots role in providing lifestyle guidance. While chatbots demonstrated great potential as educational and lifestyle support tools, current research found mixed accuracy and a tendency for them to produce unreliable information. In terms of accessibility, chatbots were able to effectively enhance readability and translate literature, potentially bridging language, and literacy barriers.Summary: Through chatbots, AIDAs show strong potential to enhance urological education and empower underrepresented communities. However, chatbots must show greater consistency in accuracy before they can be confidently relied upon in clinical contexts. Further research evaluating chatbots' efficacy in clinical settings, especially with underrepresented groups, would enable greater understanding of their role in improving patient inclusivity, empowerment, and education.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144076669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Large language models for automating clinical trial matching. 用于自动化临床试验匹配的大型语言模型。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001281

Ethan Layne, Claire Olivas, Jacob Hershenhouse, Conner Ganjavi, Francesco Cei, Inderbir Gill, Giovanni E Cacciamani

{"title":"Large language models for automating clinical trial matching.","authors":"Ethan Layne, Claire Olivas, Jacob Hershenhouse, Conner Ganjavi, Francesco Cei, Inderbir Gill, Giovanni E Cacciamani","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001281","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001281","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: The uses of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) technologies in medicine are expanding, with the use of large language models (LLMs) for matching patients to clinical trials of particular interest. This review provides an overview of the current ability of leveraging LLMs for clinical trial matching.Recent findings: This review article examines recent studies assessing the performance of LLMs in oncologic clinical trial matching. The research in this area has shown promising results when testing these system using artificially created datasets. In general, they looked at how LLMs can be used to match patient health records with clinical trial eligibility criteria. There is still a need for human oversight of the systems in their current state.Summary: Automated clinical trial matching can improve patient access and autonomy, reduce provider workload, and increase trial enrollment. However, it may potentially create a feeling of \"false hope\" for patients, can be difficult to navigate, and still requires human oversight. Providers may face a learning curve, while institutions must address data privacy concerns and ensure seamless EMR/EHR integration. Given this, additional studies are needed to ensure safety and efficacy of LLM-based clinical trial matching in oncology.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":"250-258"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143669440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Integration of novel artificial intelligence tools in pediatric urologic practice. 新型人工智能工具在儿科泌尿外科实践中的整合。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-10 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001275

Lauren M McGee, Elizabeth Soo, Casey A Seideman

{"title":"Integration of novel artificial intelligence tools in pediatric urologic practice.","authors":"Lauren M McGee, Elizabeth Soo, Casey A Seideman","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001275","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001275","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: There has been an explosion of creative uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with AI being touted as a solution for many problems facing the healthcare system. This review focuses on tools currently available to pediatric urologists, previews up-and-coming technologies, and highlights the latest studies investigating benefits and limitations of AI in practice.Recent findings: Imaging-driven AI software and clinical prediction tools are two of the more exciting applications of AI for pediatric urologists. As nuanced pattern recognition improves in trained computer models, pediatric urologists will be able to better counsel and risk stratify patients with chronic diseases and surgical needs. AI is also being extensively used in product development for enuresis treatment. Large language models such as ChatGPT continue to be of strong interest as a patient-facing education tool, but it lacks the accuracy needed to serve as a suitable alternative to human response.Summary: AI is increasingly investigated for use across healthcare fields, including pediatric urology. Use of AI and machine learning (ML) is being explored for patient interface, imaging assessment, outcomes prediction, and product development. Though still in preclinical stages for most systems, ML presents as a promising new clinical tool with potential to shape healthcare systems and medical practice.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":"230-235"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143596559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Ethical aspects of artificial intelligence: what urologists need to know. 人工智能的伦理方面：泌尿科医生需要知道的。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001278

Rounak Verma, Findlay Macaskill, Anna Kim, Nicholas Raison, Prokar Dasgupta

{"title":"Ethical aspects of artificial intelligence: what urologists need to know.","authors":"Rounak Verma, Findlay Macaskill, Anna Kim, Nicholas Raison, Prokar Dasgupta","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001278","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001278","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: The integration of artificial intelligence in urology presents both transformative opportunities and ethical dilemmas. As artificial intelligence driven tools become more prevalent in diagnostics, robotic-assisted surgeries, and patient monitoring, it is crucial for urologists to understand the ethical implications of these technologies. This review examines key ethical concerns surrounding artificial intelligence in urology, including bias, transparency, accountability, and data privacy.Recent findings: Recent literature highlights algorithmic bias as a significant challenge, where artificial intelligence models trained on nondiverse datasets may produce inequitable outcomes. The \"black-box\" nature of artificial intelligence systems complicates transparency and interpretability, raising concerns about clinician and patient trust. Emerging reporting standards, such as STREAM-URO and IDEAL frameworks, and WHO Guidelines provide structured approaches for ethical artificial intelligence integration in urology.Summary: The ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in urology requires a balanced approach that prioritizes fairness, accountability, and patient autonomy. Clinicians must advocate for explainable artificial intelligence, ensure equitable access, and integrate human oversight into artificial intelligence assisted decision-making. Future research should focus on improving dataset diversity, enhancing artificial intelligence interpretability, and establishing robust ethical guidelines to ensure that artificial intelligence advances align with medical ethics and patient-centered care.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":"224-229"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11970583/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143669436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The advance of artificial intelligence in outpatient urology: current applications and future directions. 人工智能在门诊泌尿外科的进展：目前的应用和未来的方向。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001282

Jacob S Hershenhouse, Karanvir S Gill, Jamal Nabhani

{"title":"The advance of artificial intelligence in outpatient urology: current applications and future directions.","authors":"Jacob S Hershenhouse, Karanvir S Gill, Jamal Nabhani","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001282","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001282","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: Prudent integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into outpatient urology has already begun to revolutionize clinical workflows, improve administrative efficiency, and automate mundane and laborious tasks in the clinic setting.Recent findings: This narrative review explores the current applications of AI in outpatient settings, focusing on previsit, during-visit, and postvisit processes that may improve the experiences of clinicians and patients. We discuss the use of AI in administrative tasks, clinical decision support, documentation, and patient communication. Additionally, we highlight future directions for AI in urology, including integrated solutions that span prediagnosis to posttreatment and disease surveillance. While AI shows promise in reducing physician burden and increasing efficiency, challenges remain.Summary: Taking lessons from the introduction of the electronic health record (EHR), end-to-end AI integration will require rigorous validation, workflow adaptation, and iterant tailoring to meet the demands of the clinic setting before widespread adoption can occur.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":"214-218"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143669454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Generative artificial intelligence powered chatbots in urology. 泌尿科人工智能生成聊天机器人。

IF 2.1 3区医学

Current Opinion in Urology Pub Date : 2025-05-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-19 DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001280

Zohaib Khawaja, Mohammed Zain Ulabedin Adhoni, Kevin Gerard Byrnes

{"title":"Generative artificial intelligence powered chatbots in urology.","authors":"Zohaib Khawaja, Mohammed Zain Ulabedin Adhoni, Kevin Gerard Byrnes","doi":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001280","DOIUrl":"10.1097/MOU.0000000000001280","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose of review: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare has significantly impacted the way healthcare is delivered, particularly with generative AI-powered chatbots. This review aims to provide an analysis of the application, benefits, challenges and future of generative AI-powered chatbots in Urology.Recent findings: Recent advancements in AI have led to significant improvements in chatbot performance and applicability in healthcare. Generative AI chatbots have shown promise in patient education, symptom assessment, administrative tasks, and clinical decision-making in urology. Studies demonstrate their ability to reduce clinic burden, improve patient satisfaction, and enhance accessibility. However, concerns remain about accuracy, data privacy, and integration into clinical workflows.Summary: Increasing number of studies have shown the ability of generative AI to enhance urological practice. As technology advances, generative AI is likely to integrate into multiple aspects of urological practice. Concerns with generative AI will need to be examined before safe implementation.","PeriodicalId":11093,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Urology","volume":" ","pages":"243-249"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143656309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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