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World J Clin Urol. Feb 12, 2026; 15(1): 114707
Published online Feb 12, 2026. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v15.i1.114707
Published online Feb 12, 2026. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v15.i1.114707
Urological footprint of chronic kidney disease: A nephrologist perspective on early detection and collaborative management
Tabassum Elahi, Saima Ahmed, Department of Nephrology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan
Muhammed Mubarak, Department of Histopathology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Trans
Author contributions: Elahi T and Ahmed S performed the literature search and prepared the initial draft of the manuscript; Mubarak M meticulously revised and refined the manuscript. All authors actively participated in the conceptualization, planning of the study, reviewed and approved the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
Corresponding author: Muhammed Mubarak, DCP (London), FCPS, MBBS, MCPS, Professor, Department of Histopathology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Chand Bibi Road, Karachi 74200, Sindh, Pakistan. drmubaraksiut@yahoo.com
Received: September 26, 2025
Revised: November 12, 2025
Accepted: January 22, 2026
Published online: February 12, 2026
Processing time: 137 Days and 17.1 Hours
Revised: November 12, 2025
Accepted: January 22, 2026
Published online: February 12, 2026
Processing time: 137 Days and 17.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Chronic kidney disease is increasingly influenced by urological conditions such as recurrent urinary tract infections, obstructive uropathy, and nephrolithiasis are key contributors to chronic kidney disease progression but remain underrecognized in nephrology. To address this gap, nephrologists should embrace a comprehensive care model that actively incorporates urological evaluation, timely referrals, and integrated treatment planning. Enhancing collaboration between nephrology and urology is crucial for reducing kidney complications and delivering truly patient-centered care.