Pediatric Urology

Hypospadias An irregular position of the urethral opening is a characteristic of hypospadias, a congenital abnormality of the penis. Hypospadias […]

Megaureters Megaureters: what are they? The word “megaureter,” which translates to “big ureter,” is descriptive rather than diagnostic. Whether the

Orchidopexy: Treatment of Undescended Testicles When one or both testes are absent from the scrotum, the testicle is considered undescended.

Posterior Urethral Valves What Are They? Urine is transported from the bladder to the outside of the body by the

Undescended Testes Undescended testicles: what are they? The testicles grow in the abdomen during fetal development. Sperm sex cells are

Ureterocele  A ureterocele: what is it? One hereditary disorder that causes the bottom of your ureter to protrude like a

UTI in Children What is an infection of the urinary tract? Bacteria that infect the urinary tract—the organs and tubes

Vesicoureteral Reflux  Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR): what is it? A disorder known as vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) occurs when urine runs in