Division of Urology News

A study found that a behavioral program designed to increase fluid intake and decrease risk of kidney stones modestly increased urine output, but not enough to reduce recurrence rates of symptomatic kidney stones.

This case study showcases how multidisciplinary evaluation and intraoperative pathology at CHOP enabled management of a rare paratesticular tumor.

Pediatric urologist Dr. Meghan Davis shares her approach to caring for children with complex bladder and voiding issues and the collaborations that shape her practice.

The OASIS trial will evaluate the benefits of either surgery or observation for patients with asymptomatic, non-obstructive kidney stones.

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), along with several academic partners, announced the primary results of the Pediatric KIDney Stone (PKIDS) trial, the largest comparative effectiveness study of surgical interventions for children and adolescents with kidney stones.

CHOP’s Urology psychologists help kids and families manage anxiety, prepare for treatment, and build coping skills for lifelong wellness.

CHOP’s pelvic health physical therapists use movement and muscle-building to help kids stay dry, strong and confident — and they are shaping care worldwide.

The Kidney Stone Center at CHOP is dedicated to reducing kidney stone cases in children through early intervention, prevention, and a multidisciplinary approach focused on diet, hydration, and advanced pediatric care—read more on USAToday.com.

Christopher J. Long, MD, and his team utilized a Center for Outcomes Research in Surgery (CORES) grant to make considerable improvements to hypospadias care at CHOP.

This clinical case study describes a patient with early onset cystinuria, a rare genetic cause of kidney stones, that was first managed by multiple unsuccessful procedures and surgeries before referral to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.