Division of Urology Patient Stories
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Bela’s Story: Robot-assisted Ureteroureterostomy for Duplex Kidney

Treatment for duplex kidney and ureterocele spanned from before birth to a robotic surgery.
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: Paul’s Story
After successful surgery to correct ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Paul was back to the activities he loves.
Fetal Surgery for Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction: Chance's Story

Chance had fetal surgery to treat a lower urinary tract obstruction. The happy baby returns to CHOP from his home in Brooklyn for urology and nephrology care.
Treatment of Anterior Urethral Valve: Everett’s Story

Everett's parents followed their hunch and sought medical care at CHOP, where surgery to remove an extra valve in his urethra, as well as a cyst, saved his life.
Emma’s Story: Preventing Kidney Stone Recurrence

Emma was diagnosed with kidney stones at age 6. Now, the teen focuses on preventing stone recurrence with support from CHOP’s Pediatric Kidney Stone Center.
Hydronephrosis: Maddie's Story

After an unexpected diagnosis of hydronephrosis at 17, Maddie had surgery to remove her kidney at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Duplex Kidney with Vesicoureteral Reflux: Miles’ Story

Miles was born with malformed ureters, putting his kidneys at risk of infection. The medical team at CHOP treated him with antibiotics until he was ready for the surgery that cured him.
Pediatric Kidney Stones: Farrah’s Story

When 10-year-old Farrah’s parents took her to the Emergency Department for stomach pain, high fever and nausea, they didn't expect to learn that she had kidney stones.
Kidney Stones: Alina’s Story

After Alina was diagnosed with kidney stones, her family found answers at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s dedicated Pediatric Kidney Stone Center.
Bladder Exstrophy: Bracken’s Story

Born with his bladder outside of his body (bladder exstrophy), Bracken faced significant challenges. His family found help and healing at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.