Purpose : Dextranomer/hyaluronic acid injection of ureteral orifices is a popular option in the
treatment of vesicoureteral reflux, with success rates ranging from 69% to 89%. We found …

Pediatric surgeons and urologists are often asked to evaluate boys with acute scrotal pain
and inflammation. Although there are myriad etiologies for this syndrome, testicular torsion …

PURPOSE: Pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children has traditionally been
performed using an open technique. Although laparoscopic pyeloplasty has been shown …

Purpose : Acute urinary retention is relatively infrequent in children. There are a variety of
causes that are poorly defined in the literature, and they differ greatly from those seen most …

Purpose : Laparoscopic renal surgery has become an accepted approach for benign
disease in adults. We compare our experience with laparoscopic and open nephrectomy in a …

The pediatric patient presenting with acute scrotal pain requires prompt evaluation and
management given the likelihood of testicular torsion as the underlying cause. Although other …

Purpose : Open dismembered pyeloplasty is the preferred repair for ureteropelvic junction
obstruction. Minimally invasive techniques have been applied to the original open approach …

OBJECTIVES: To review our experience with hypospadias complications (seen after 10%–15%
of repairs) and to identify factors influencing outcome. METHODS: We reviewed the …

Purpose : Cystic fibrosis is characterized by chronic pulmonary disease, insufficient pancreatic
and digestive function, and abnormal sweat concentrations. Patients with cystic fibrosis …

Purpose : We determined whether radiographic evaluation is indicated in all children with
traumatic hematuria. Materials and Methods : We retrospectively reviewed the records of 110 …