Urology

Pediatric Urology

Pediatric urology concerns urologic disorders in children. Such disorders include cryptorchidism (undescended testes), congenital abnormalities of the genitourinary tract, enuresis, underdeveloped genitalia (due to delayed growth or delayed puberty, often an endocrinological problem), and vesicoureteral reflux. Kidney and Bladder conditions include: hydronephrosis: kidney and bladder stones, neurogenic bladder, urinary tract infections (UTI), urinary tract obstruction: any blockage of urine flow along the urinary tract, vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). Problems with the urinary tract that are present at birth (congenital defects): Exstrophy bladder, Epispadias, Hypospadias, Posterior urethral valves, Urinary tract infections, Urinary tract tumors, Multicystic kidney, Urinary tract obstruction, Penile abnormalities, Complex urinary incontinence, Undescended testes, Vesicoureteral reflux, Hydronephrosis