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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.
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.
National Association for Continence Recognizes CHOP’s Amanda Berry, PhD, CPNP
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Amanda Berry, PhD, MSN, BSN, CPNP, received the Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion Award at the annual Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates meeting.
CHOP’s Division of Urology Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Division of Urology. Five decades ago, few could have imagined the innovations that would revolutionize the field of pediatric urology and how dramatically those advances would transform the lives of children born with these complex conditions.
Achieving Opioid-free Postoperative Pain Control in Pediatric Urologic Surgery
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Study finds that opioid-free outpatient urologic surgery pathways nearly eliminated opioid utilization without compromising pain control, recovery and quality of life.
DOVE Center Advances Understanding, Prevention and Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Children
Published on in Urology Update
A focus on mental health and prevention interventions have the potential to impact the health of children with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Urology Transitional Care Program: Collaborating to Improve Care Coordination for Patients Approaching Adulthood
Published on in Urology Update
The Urology Transitional Care Program ensures patients receive the best urologic care at every age, creating a transition plan that is right for each individual.
Advancing Pediatric Urology Through Research
Published on in Urology Update
Recent pediatric urology research activities range from clinical and epidemiology studies to basic science discoveries and innovative translational projects.
Telemedicine Plays Key Role in Connecting with Patients During COVID-19 Crisis
Published on in Urology Update
When COVID-19 struck, many urology appointments were successfully converted to telehealth video visits with an overwhelmingly positive response.