Circumcision Controversies
Despite its long history and common practice, circumcision remains a controversial procedure. This article reviews the history of this operation, examines the controversy that surrounds it, and emphasizes the performing…
Geintourinary Malignancies in Children
The modern management of pediatric genitourinary malignancies has resulted in survival rates that are dramatically better than figures from just a few decades ago. This is largely due to advances…
Pediatric Urologic Oncology
This article reviews common pediatric urologic cancers involving the genitourinary system. Rhabdomyosarcoma may occur in the bladder, prostate, paratesticular regions, vagina, or uterus. Some of these locations, such as the…
Pediatric Urological Emergencies
Although few children are severely ill when evaluated in the pediatric office, developing the skills to recognize an infant or child who requires hospitalization is critical. Some children will require…
Is Bladder Dysfunction in Children Science Fiction of Science Fact
Functional bladder problems in children are often insidious and are frequently ignored by the child, by parents, and by many caregivers. Consideration of both the urinary and bowel outlets, and…
Advances in the Surgical Pediatric Urologic Armamentarium
The surgical armamentarium of the pediatric urologist has changed greatly in the past 2 decades on account of new technology and careful adaptation of minimally invasive techniques in children. Conventional…
Evidence Basis for Individualized Evaluation and Less Imaging in Febrile Urinary Tract Infection
The past decade has seen a remarkable retreat from previous dogma regarding urinary tract infections (UTIs). Less aggressive imaging is now recommended because although vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is frequently found…
Issues in Febrile Urinary Tract Infection Management
Urinary tract infections are common occurrences in the pediatric age group and are a cause of significant morbidity and expense. The understanding of the consequences and sequelae of febrile urinary…
Urolithiasis in Children
Over the past 3 decades, minimally invasive stone surgery has completely overtaken open surgical approaches to upper tract pediatric urolithiasis. Progressing from least to most minimally invasive, extracorporeal shock wave…
Urolithiasis in Children
Childhood urolithiasis is an evolving condition with an increasing incidence and prevalence over the last 2 decades. Over that time the underlying cause has shifted from predominantly infectious to metabolic…
