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ReviewUrologie (Heidelberg, Germany)2026

[Between catheters and artificial intelligence: High-tech urology-where manual skills meet digital expertise].

Annemarie Uhlig, Igor Tsaur, Konstantin Nikolaou, Johannes Uhlig

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Review in Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Annemarie UhligKlinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland. annemarie.uhlig@med.uni-tuebingen.de.
Igor TsaurKlinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076, Tübingen, Deutschland.
Konstantin NikolaouInstitut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Tübingen, Deutschland.
Johannes UhligInstitut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen, Tübingen, Deutschland.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) in urology has evolved from an experimental technology to a relevant component of clinical processes. While early applications in imaging and robotic surgery are already established, decision-support systems, molecular analyses, and applications in practice management are increasingly gaining importance. The clinical benefit lies particularly in the integration of heterogeneous data, the reduction of variability, and the relief of healthcare personnel in an increasingly strained healthcare system. At the same time, substantial challenges remain regarding data quality, validation, transparency, and implementation within existing structures. This article analyzes current applications using concrete examples, evaluates their benefits in the context of real-world healthcare conditions, and discusses strategic perspectives for the sustainable integration of AI into urology.

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Artificial IntelligenceUrologyDecision Support Systems, ClinicalDigital HealthHumansClinical Decision Support SystemsDigitalizationMachine LearningPrecision MedicineProcess Optimization

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