2016
Overview
Pediatric urology is the surgical and medical specialty concerned with disorders of the urinary tract and male genital organs in infants, children, and adolescents. It encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired conditions affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, and genitalia, including urinary tract infections, vesicoureteral reflux, hydronephrosis, hypospadias, cryptorchidism, neurogenic bladder, and pediatric urologic malignancies. Because the anatomy, physiology, and developmental trajectory of children differ substantially from those of adults, pediatric urology emphasizes care tailored to age and growth, with attention to preserving renal function, continence, and future reproductive health. Management spans medical therapy, endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques, and complex reconstructive surgery, often requiring long-term follow-up as the child develops. Within the scope of medical and surgical urology, pediatric urology represents a distinct subdiscipline addressing the unique urological needs of younger patients while sharing the broader field's focus on the urinary and reproductive systems. The study of urological disease across the lifespan informs the diagnosis, surgical correction, and ongoing care of these conditions. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to urology, surgical management of urinary tract conditions, and pediatric urological care.
Research published in this journal
1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
How this research is being cited
The 1 article above has been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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Shi-Xing Ma et al. · 2018 · Journal Of Nephrology Advances
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2018 · Journal Of Nephrology Advances
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