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
Effect of Bladder Volume and Compliance on Ultrasonographic Measurement of Bladder Wall Thickness in Children with Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
Spina bifida is the most common cause of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children. Measurement of bladder wall thickness (BWT) is non-invasive, low-cost, and may be complementary to urodynamics in demonstrating bladder condition. It is still unknown the wall thickness response to volume change in bladders with different compliance states. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 17, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sabriye G ülçin Bozbeyoğlu, Furkan Ersoy, Arzu Canmemiş, Narmina Khanmammadova, Şeyhmus Kerem Özel Source Type: research
The Appendix Conduit With A Conflict Of Interests – An Alternate Strategy
We present a video demonstration of an alternate solution. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 16, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Satej Shankar MHASKAR, Sara LOBO, Anis AKHTARKHAVARI, Priya RAMACHANDRAN, Abraham CHERIAN Tags: Video Bank Source Type: research
How we select our surgical approach for cloacal reconstruction
During cloacal reconstruction, we consider both common channel (CC) and urethral length when deciding between total urogenital mobilization (TUM) and a urogenital separation (UGS). Our concern about TUM in the case of a short urethra is resultant bladder neck incompetence, while conversion to UGS after completing the TUM dissection may result in urethral injury. Use of an interposition flap harvested from the ischiorectal fossa is another measure we use to prevent potential complications. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 16, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Briony K. Varda, Marc Levitt Tags: How I do it Source Type: research
Commentary on Evaluating the Requirement of Ultrasonography for Children with Their First Urinary Tract Infection
The majority of guidelines recommend RBUS after first febrile UTI despite the low yield for significant findings in most children that are screened. To this end, the authors main study goal was to apply a more selective use of RBUS after febrile UTI based on recent evidence that shows an association between the presence of non-E.coli UTI and likelihood for VUR (manuscript references 15,16, 17). The authors assessed the prevalence of undetected kidney abnormalities on RBUS after first febrile UTI with non-Ecoli pathogens or after recurrent UTI, irrespective of pathogen, and compared this approach with the standard evaluatio...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 16, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hillary L. Copp Source Type: research
Characterizing Psychosocial Services in a Pediatric Urology Practice
Psychosocial needs, which encompass behavioral health and social determinants of health (SDOH), are important mediators of the patient experience and health outcomes. However, many practices have limited experience with systematically assessing the non-billable psychosocial services provided to patients and families. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 15, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rena Xu, Lillian C. Hayes, Peter Y. Cai, Amanda Meers, Kelsey Tulley, Richard C. Antonelli, Carlos R. Estrada Source Type: research
Kidney Transplant to Vesicostomy: a safe strategy for children with end stage renal disease and lower urinary tract anomalies
Resolution of underlying urinary tract anomalies prior to kidney transplantation in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) secondary to uropathy, has been historically supported under the argument that this would help prevent infectious complications and graft loss. We propose to perform earlier kidney transplantation with a transient vesicostomy, deferring resolution of the uropathy to the post-transplantation period. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of kidney transplantation in children with a vesicostomy. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - November 14, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mercado P, Vagni R, F. de Badiola, Ormaechea M, Delorenzi C, Gallegos D, Coccia P, Grillo A, Ruiz J, Corbeta J, Falke G, Moldes J Source Type: research
