Surgery in pediatric urology
How each operation is done, how long it takes and what to watch for at home.
- CircumcisionCircumcision in children: medical and traditional reasons, the right age, who should not have it, anesthesia, techniques and home care.
- OrchiopexyUndescended testicle surgery: open and laparoscopic methods, staged Fowler-Stephens surgery, anesthesia, recovery and follow-up.
- Hypospadias surgeryStages of hypospadias surgery, one- or two-stage repair, catheter, dressing, home care, possible complications and follow-up.
- PyeloplastySurgery for a narrowing between the renal pelvis and the ureter: open, laparoscopic and robotic methods, stent, hospital stay and follow-up.
- Endoscopic injectionIncision-free treatment of vesicoureteral reflux: gel injected at the ureteral opening via cystoscope, success rates, who it suits and follow-up.
- Ureteral reimplantationReattaching the ureter to the bladder for reflux, megaureter and ectopic ureter: indications, open and robotic methods, catheter, recovery, follow-up.
- VaricocelectomyVaricocele surgery methods in adolescents: microsurgical subinguinal, laparoscopic and embolization. Advantages, risks and recovery.
- Inguinal hernia surgeryInguinal hernia and hydrocele surgery in children: open and laparoscopic methods, anesthesia, going home the same day and recovery.
- CystoscopyBladder exam and incision-free procedures with a thin camera through the urethra: posterior urethral valve ablation, ureterocele incision, stents.
- Anesthesia in childrenAnesthesia before pediatric urology surgery: safety, fasting rules, how to prepare your child and what to expect after waking up.
- Care after surgeryAt home after pediatric urologic surgery: pain, wound and stitches, bathing, eating, activity and the warning signs that need a doctor.