I get referrals for abnormal kidneys on a regular basis, such as: Horseshoe Kidney Ectopic Pelvic Cross-Fused Most commonly, these abnormal kidneys are found incidentally on tests performed for non-urologic … Read more
Over the past few years, I have noticed that laparoscopic orchiopexies for intraabdominal testis are easier in infants and toddlers compared to older children. Recently, I attempted a laparoscopic orchiopexy … Read more
Recently, I performed a pyeloplasty in a grade school boy. After surgery, when we tried to get him out of the bed, he felt excruciating pain in the right lower … Read more
After a child passes a kidney stone — or the stone is surgically removed –, urologists/nephrologist recommend a full metabolic stone evaluation (ME) to uncover the causes for stone formation. … Read more
This post describes port placement with hidden incisions and the technique for a robotic pyeloplasty in a pelvic Kidney. Positioning Frog leg with slight elevation of the ipsilateral side; secure … Read more
Definition A concealed penis occurs when the head of the penis telescopes inside the foreskin under the healing circumcision line which then contracts into a tight ring. This happens soon … Read more
Smegma balls are a common referral to pediatric urologists. These are some of the descriptions I see on the referrals: Penile mass Penile tumor Penile abscess Penile pus According to … Read more
This is a pediatric focused summary of the AUA white paper: Optimizing outcomes in urologic surgery — Intraoperative considerations. Surgical “Time-Out” The first section of the White paper talks about … Read more
These are the surgical options to repair a failed pyeloplasty: Endoscopic treatment (dilation, endopyelotomy) Redo dismembered pyeloplasty Flap pyeloplasty Ureterocalycostomy Fortunately, I have not had to deal with failed pyeloplasties … Read more
