A Move to Conservativism in Pediatric Urology

AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo define the evidence on the move to conservative treatment in four areas of pediatric urology: laparoscopic ureteric clipping in non-functioning duplex kidney, management of multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK), intravesical botulinum toxin injection in detrusor over activity, and risk stratification of gonadal tumors in disorders of sexual development.Recent FindingsLaparoscopic ureteric clipping has been validated in one preliminary study. Lesser investigation and non-operative management of MCDK has been validated. An increasing body of evidence showing botulinum toxin injection can effectively treat detrusor over activity and reduce the need for bladder augmentation. New data on testicular biopsy can now identify patients at risk of germ cell tumor and reduce need for gonadectomy.SummaryPediatric urology is shifting to less invasive management in a number of common conditions.
Source: Current Pediatrics Reports - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research