Commentary to “The correlation between ureteric orifice morphology and primary vesicoureteral reflux grade and the impact on the effectiveness of endoscopic reflux correction”
The authors report on "the correlation between ureteric orifice morphology and primary vesicoureteral reflux grade and the impact on the effectiveness of endoscopic reflux correction". (1) The classification of ureteral orifice shape and its relation to VUR was described by Lyon in 1969 into 4 distinct but highly subjective groups (2). Since its inception there has been an effort to move away from the subjective nature of ureteral orifice morphology. In our experience, the UO appearance changes with degree of bladder filling and most UOs appear as a “horseshoe” configuration. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 27, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Corey Weinstein, Andrew Kirsch Source Type: research
Response to Editorial Commentary Regarding ‘A multi-institutional European comparative study of open versus robotic-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation in children with high grade (IV-V) vesicoureteral reflux?’
I refer to the ‘Editorial Commentary’ regarding our article entitled, ‘A multi-institutional European comparative study of open versus robotic-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation in children with high grade (IV-V) vesicoureteral reflux’ [1]. The Author of the commentary criticizes the criteria of success rate, affirming that some outcomes are more related to preferences in techniques of the surgeons (REF of the commentary in press). (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 26, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Simone Sforza, Beatriz Ba ñuelos Marco, Bernhard Haid, Numan Baydilli, Muhammet Irfan Donmez, Anne-Françoise Spinoit, Irene Paraboschi, Lorenzo Masieri, Lukas Steinkellner, Yusuf Ilker Comez, Rianne J.M. Lammers, Lisette Aimée ‘t Hoen, Fardod O’Kel Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Increase in Robot Assisted Operating Room Efficiency: A Quality Improvement Study
Pyeloplasties are time-sensitive, and the most common robot assisted intervention performed in pediatric urology. Early intervention is intended to avoid permanent loss of renal function with negative long-term effects if surgery is delayed when indicated. A need to increase capacity has become a premium value in patient care. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 25, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Diboro L. Kanabolo, Paul Merguerian, Jennifer Ahn, Daniel K. Low, Nicolas Fernandez Source Type: research
Plate Objective Scoring Tool (POST) in Distal Hypospadias: Correlation with Post-Repair Complications
The Plate Objective Scoring Tool (POST) accurately reflects configuration of the urethral plate in distal hypospadias. Here we assessed whether POST score also correlates with patient risk of complications after surgical repair. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 25, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tariq O. Abbas, Ibrahim Adnan, Jassim Hatem, Andrey Boyko, Sergei Zorkin Source Type: research
Current State of Inclusion and Diversity in Pediatric Urology Fellowship Programs
Increased racial/ethnic diversity of the physician workforce can improve health outcomes for marginalized populations. Currently, the pediatric urology workforce is less racially/ethnically diverse than the pediatric population it serves. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jasmine Love, Vinaya Bhatia, Walid A. Farhat, Shannon Cannon Source Type: research
Association between YouTube ® videos and health literacy with postoperative healthcare utilization following pediatric urologic surgery: a randomized trial
Limited caregiver health literacy has been associated with poorer health outcomes in pediatric patients and may limit caregiver understanding of printed education resources. Postoperative healthcare utilization may be related to confusion about instructions or complications. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Julie W. Cheng, Dimitri A. Christakis, Kathleen Kieran, Brett A. Niessen, Nicolas Fernandez, Paul A. Merguerian, Edward K. Chang, Margarett Shnorhavorian Source Type: research
Commentary to A multi-institutional European comparative study of open versus robotic-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation in children with high grade (IV-V) vesicoureteral reflux
I applaud the authors on embarking on the very difficult task of comparing open (OUR) versus robotic-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation (RALUR) in children with high grade (IV-V) vesicoureteral reflux (1). Multi-institutional reviews take enormous time and coordination. The authors conclude that "the overall peri-operative and post-operative complication rates are at least equivalent to OUR, but it is associated with a faster functional recovery and time to discharge." However, this conclusion may be overstated. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 23, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rosalia Misseri Source Type: research
Prevalence of urologic sequelae and bladder and bowel dysfunctions in patients with congenital Zika syndrome: a multicenter evaluation of the Zika Virus Bladder and Bowel Sequelae Assistance Network
This article represents the initial outcome of the efforts by RASZ. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 22, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Juliana Marin Fontes, Emmanuel Machado Oliveira, Tereza Cristina Monteiro de Melo Prazeres, Glaura Nisya de Oliveira Cruz, Marta Rizzini, Saulo Duarte Passos, Lilian Lira Lisboa, Grace Ferreira de Ara újo, Valéria Azevedo de Almeida, Jociele Malacarne, Source Type: research
Comparison between open and minimally invasive pyeloplasty in infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is the most common cause of congenital hydronephrosis. Techniques such as laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) have gained in popularity over recent years. Although some retrospective studies have compared minimally invasive reconstructive techniques with open surgery for treatment of UPJO in infants, results remain controversial due to the small sample size in most of these studies. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 22, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Daniel Ortiz-Seller, Jorge Panach-Navarrete, Lorena Valls-Gonz ález, José María Martínez-Jabaloyas Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Indocyanine green (icg)-guided lymphatic sparing laparoscopic varicocelectomy in children and adolescents. is intratesticular injection of the dye safe? a mid-term follow-up study.
Laparoscopic Palomo varicocelectomy using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescent lymphography (FL) is standardized technique to perform lymphatic sparing and avoid post-operative hydrocele. No data regarding the safety of intratesticular injection of ICG are currently available. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 22, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ciro Esposito, Rachele Borgogni, Annalisa Chiodi, Mariapina Cerulo, Giuseppe Autorino, Giovanni Esposito, Vincenzo Coppola, Fulvia Del Conte, Claudia Di Mento, Maria Escolino Source Type: research
New instructions for authors specific to studies using animal experiments
Many submissions in basic science and preclinical studies are based on animal experiments. We have found that many submissions do not proceed to publication. Sometimes, this can be due to a research area that is not within the scope of our readership. However, in many situations, rejection is due to inadequate reporting of experimental detail, lack of important information (such as a hypothesis and a clear translational aspect), or failure to discuss the clinical relevance of the study. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 22, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Magdalena Fossum, Hsi-Yang Wu Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Efficacy of adjuvant dexmedetomidine on penile block for pediatric hypospadias repair
The management of postoperative pain, particularly in younger children, presents a challenge due to their limited ability to articulate the intensity of pain, lower pain threshold, and restricted availability of approved analgesics for pediatric use. Peripheral nerve blocks may be favored over neuraxial blocks because they allow quicker mobilization after surgery. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Amirali Khosravi, Simin Azemati, Golnar Gharaati, Mehdi Shirazi, Laleh Dehghanpisheh, Naeimehossadat Asmarian Source Type: research
Safety and feasability of ureteroscopy for pediatric stone, in children under 5 Years (SFUPA 5): A French multicentric study
Ureteroscopy (URS) can be proposed as first-line therapy for the management of pelvic stones from 10 to 20 mm and for lower ureteric stones in children. However, little is known about the success and the morbidity of URS in young children. Ureteroscopic treatment may present matters in young children because of the small size of the pediatric kidney and the small size of the collecting system. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 17, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: A. Faure, A. Paye Jaouen, D. Demede, M. Juricic, A. Arnaud, C. Garcia, M. Charbonnier, O. Abbo, N. Botto, T. Blanc, M.D. Leclair, T. Loubersac Source Type: research
Unusual inguinal mass: Ectopic seminal vesicle
A 28-year-old male was referred to our radiology department with the complaint of inguinal mass. He had this mass since its childhood but has recent discomfort. First of all ultrasound was performed and it showed tubular structures connecting with each other. Doppler Ultrasound showed no flow within the tubular mass. At first a thrombosed vascular malformation or lymphocele was considered in differential diagnosis. A scrotal MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) was requested by urology department for further characterization. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 17, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ahmet Tugrul Akkus, Ummugulsum Bayraktutan Tags: Video Bank Source Type: research
Safety And Feasability Of Ureteroscopy For Pediatric Stone, In Children Under 5 Years (Sfupa 5): A French Multicentric Study
Ureteroscopy (URS) can be proposed as first-line therapy for the management of pelvic stones from 10 to 20 mm and for lower ureteric stones in children. However, little is known about the success and the morbidity of URS in young children. Ureteroscopic treatment may present matters in young children because of the small size of the pediatric kidney and the small size of the collecting system. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 17, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: A. Faure, A. Paye Jaouen, D. Demede, M. Juricic, A. Arnaud, C. Garcia, M. Charbonnier, O. Abbo, N. Botto, T. Blanc, M.D. Leclair, T. Loubersac Source Type: research
