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Minimally Invasive Surgery in CHOP Urology: An Introduction
Published on in CHOP News, Urology Update
CHOP has a leading robot-assisted and laparoscopic surgery practice and one of the most experienced pediatric urology minimally invasive surgery (MIS) programs in the world. Surgeons at CHOP have led advances in minimally invasive robotic surgery and continue to improve patient care, develop new treatment options, and improve outcomes to benefit children across the country and around the world.
Supporting MIS in Children: The Nurses’ Perspective
Published on in CHOP News, Urology Update
Two CHOP Urology operating room nurses discuss how they collaborate with surgeons to care for children from all over the world, demonstrating why a core team that includes both experienced surgeons and staff is key to minimally invasive surgery in children.
CHOP Urology Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Update
Published on in CHOP News, Urology Update
Our commitment to continuously and rigorously assess surgical indications, interventions and outcomes for minimally invasive surgery for children remains steadfast, as evidenced by recent recruitment of new members of our research team and recent progress on two major research projects.
Telemedicine Benefits Patients, Families and Clinical Teams
Published on in Urology Update
Telemedicine for pediatric urology outpatient visits offers high levels of patient satisfaction and significant advantages to clinicians.
Fellows Corner: How Do Grants Impact Your Work?
Published on in Urology Update
Grants play a large role in generating new knowledge that improves outcomes for children. Here, two fellows briefly discuss their research efforts fueled by grant support.
Providing COVID-19 Relief in India and Worldwide
Published on in Urology Update
As India faced a critical oxygen shortage, teams at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania stepped up to help.
Paying Forward the Gift of Mentorship
Published on in Urology Update
An exceptional mentorship experience at CHOP 30 years ago inspires philanthropic support that will attract and retain the best and brightest physician-scientists dedicated to training the next generation of leaders.
Studying the Positive Effects of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Published on in Urology Update
Using pelvic floor physical therapy in bladder exstrophy treatment has been shown to improve a child’s ability to achieve continence.
Funding Supports Creation of Chair in Urology and Center for Machine Learning
Published on in Urology Update
Funds raised through the 2020 Cheers for CHOP helped to create the Cheers for CHOP Chair in the Clinical Epidemiology of Pediatric Urologic Disease, and a collection of grants are allowing researchers at CHOP to establish a Center for Machine Learning in Urology.
Urology Team Shares Expertise Far and Wide
Published on in Urology Update
This year, members of CHOP’s Division of Urology have been busy advancing pediatric urology through research activities as well as through online educational opportunities necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.