The potential of soft robotics for the restoration of urinary voiding

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 23 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01186-zAdvances in soft robotics, stretchable bioelectronics and embedded artificial intelligence are bringing the prospect of an artificial bladder construct closer to reality. This Perspective reviews the sensing, actuation and control strategies needed to restore urinary storage and voiding function, and considers the translational barriers that must be addressed before these technologies can become viable clinical therapies.

Posted on: 22 September 2026 | 7:00 pm

Biomechanical regulation of bladder injury and repair

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 16 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01185-0Here, the biomechanical properties, mechanisms and regulation of the bladder are highlighted. The authors posit that biomechanics should not be viewed as a consequence of bladder pathology; instead, they could function as a primary upstream trigger that orchestrates the processes of bladder injury and repair.

Posted on: 15 September 2026 | 7:00 pm

Puberty suppression and sexual well-being in transgender and gender-diverse individuals: evidence- and experience-based counselling and future research directions

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 02 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01182-3Despite growing clinical use of puberty suppression in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents, evidence on its effects on sexual development and well-being remains limited. Drawing on a targeted literature review, multidisciplinary expert opinion and a round table discussion at the 2025 European Professional Association for Transgender Health Conference, this Expert Recommendation emphasizes age-appropriate education, psychosocial support, individualized fertility and treatment decisions, positive discussions about sexuality, and the need for long-term interdisciplinary research and improved assessment tools.

Posted on: 1 September 2026 | 7:00 pm

Erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular health

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01183-2This Review summarizes current evidence linking erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease, focusing on shared mechanisms including inflammation, endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis. The authors discuss the value of erectile dysfunction for early cardiovascular risk detection and consider diagnostic and management strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Posted on: 25 August 2026 | 7:00 pm

Chemotherapy-induced tumour pyroptosis affects distal haematopoiesis to elevate NLR

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 18 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01184-1Chemotherapy-induced tumour pyroptosis affects distal haematopoiesis to elevate NLR

Posted on: 17 August 2026 | 7:00 pm

Unconventional T cells in urological cancers: catch them if you can

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 11 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01178-zIn this Review, the authors describe γδ T cells, mucosal-associated invariant T cells, natural killer T cells and CD4 and CD8 double-positive or double-negative T cells in bladder, renal cell and prostate cancers, outlining the key biology with an emphasis on their non-classic antigen presentation mechanisms.

Posted on: 10 August 2026 | 7:00 pm

Integrating clinically actionable biomarkers into bladder cancer care — recommendations from the International Bladder Cancer Group

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01179-yIn this Consensus Statement, the International Bladder Cancer Group provides practical guidance on the use of biomarkers in bladder cancer, highlighting validated applications and important limitations across disease stages. The group also defined research priorities to support the prospective validation, standardization and clinical implementation of biomarkers.

Posted on: 4 August 2026 | 7:00 pm

Beyond surgical technique: modifiable risk factors and evolving treatment paradigms in bladder cancer surgery

Nature Reviews Urology, Published online: 03 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41585-026-01180-5Beyond surgical technique: modifiable risk factors and evolving treatment paradigms in bladder cancer surgery

Posted on: 2 August 2026 | 7:00 pm