Urology

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Overview

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital's pediatric urology experts provide treatment for genital and urologic problems of infants, children and adolescents from common issues such as circumcision and descended testicles to serious congenital and acquired genitourinary defects. The team of Yale Medicine urologists and advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) are highly experienced in treating incontinence, stone disease, spina bifida and urologic fetal anomalies, with a special emphasis in complex urogenital reconstruction and stone disease in children. They collaborate with other pediatric specialists which include psychologists, surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists and gastroenterologists, to provide the highest level of comprehensive care for your child.

Conditions Treated

Circumcision and revision of circumcision
Ectopic ureter
Epispadias
Exstrophy of the bladder
Hernia, hydrocele and spermatocele
Hydronephrosis
Hypospadias
Megaureter
Neurogenic bladder and bowel
Posterior urethral valves
Prenatal consultation in utero
Renal stones
Undescended testicles
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Ureterocele
Urethral stricture
Urologic and retroperitoneal tumors, including testicular, bladder and renal masses
UTI
Varicocele
Vesicoureteral reflux

Among the best for this specialty

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital has been named as one of the top hospitals in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Hospitals" rankings.

Bladder and Continence Program

The Bladder and Continence Program provides state-of-the-art treatment to children with urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms. The experienced team treats children with neurogenic and functional causes of urinary incontinence. Non-invasive therapies include biofeedback, behavioral therapy, medications and dietary management.

Differences/Variations in Sexual Development

Differences/Variations in Sexual Development is a multidisciplinary program featuring a team of specialists that includes pediatric endocrinology, urology genetics, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, psychology and social work. The team is available for consultation on patients with atypical genitalia and other hormonal or genetic issues impacting sexual development. These can include congenital adrenal hyperplasia, androgen insensitivity, Klinefelter's syndrome, Turner's syndrome, hypospadias, and other variations that may impact sexual development.

Spina Bifida Program

Our Spina Bifida Program involves an array of pediatric specialists. A multidisciplinary team leads the urological care of patients with spina bifida as well as other neurogenic bladder problems, coordinating care with other pediatric specialists. The team is committed to providing these patients with the latest options available in medicine, minimally invasive techniques and surgical reconstruction. Our goal is to treat patients to avoid augmentation surgery, if at all possible. We also have a Transitional Care Program to maintain continuity of care as these patients age from adolescents to adults.

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Stone Program

The Stone Program offers a multidisciplinary approach to care for the treatment of kidney stones in children. The team is composed of pediatric nephrologists, urologists, radiologists, nutritionists and interventional radiologists. Both surgical and non-surgical treatment options are offered based on the needs of patients. Treatment options include the use of shock waves to break up stones into smaller particles, as well as minimally invasive approaches using endoscopic or other techniques to break up and extract the stones.