Response to “Commentary to Vesicoureteral Reflux Severity is Not Associated with Unplanned Urinary Catheterization or Length of Hospital Stay After Ureteroneocystostomy”
We thank you for your commentary. We agree that retrospective database-driven studies have inherent disadvantages such as selection bias and the inability to establish causality, as outlined within our discussion section. Yet, this study approach remains one of the best options to explore our initial research question, as a prospective cohort study or randomized control trial would be difficult in pediatric patients. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mark Quiring Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Response to Letter to the Editor re Residency graduates should not be expected to perform hypospadias repair without fellowship training: results from a survey of SPU membership
We appreciate the comments and concerns of the authors. The purpose of our inquiry was to question whether residency graduates without fellowship training were being prepared to perform hypospadias surgery independently upon graduation and should the new grad and their employers expect that competency. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: John Masterson Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Commentary to Vesicoureteral Reflux Severity is Not Associated with Unplanned Urinary Catheterization or Length of Hospital Stay After Ureteroneocystostomy
We thank you for your commentary. We agree that retrospective database-driven studies have inherent disadvantages such as selection bias and the inability to establish causality, as outlined within our discussion section. Yet, this study approach remains one of the best options to explore our initial research question, as a prospective cohort study or randomized control trial would be difficult in pediatric patients. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Mark Quiring Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Commentary to Vesicoureteral Reflux Severity is Not Associated with Unplanned Urinary Catheterization or Length of Hospital Stay After Ureteroneocystostomy
National databases are a unique source of information which provide a snapshot of practice across hospitals. They allow comparison of practice and also give us outcome data on a large cohort of patients which is not possible from a single centre data. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Anju Goyal Source Type: research
Response to Letter to the Editor re Undescended Testis: A Roundtable Discussion Based on Clinical Scenarios – Part 1
We thank the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatric Urology and the reviewers who have put great input in order to bring out a comprehensive manuscript [1]. The initial idea behind this study was firstly, to highlight the national, international and even intercontinental differences on the management of undescended testis (UDT) and learn the mentalities of each other. Given that UDT has the highest incidence among genital abnormalities, there has been an excessive amount of data available in the literature regarding UDT. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 23, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: M. İrfan Dönmez, Numan Baydilli, Lisette A. 't Hoen, Fardod O'Kelly, Simone Sforza, Rianne Lammers, Edoardo Bindi, Irene Paraboschi, Bernhard Haid, Yesica Quiroz Madarriaga, Beatriz Banuelos Marco Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
A potpourri of pediatric urology
I had the honor of writing the first Potpourri article in 2004 for the first edition of the Journal of Pediatric Urology published in February 2005. In those early days it was much easier to find relevant Paediatric Urology article from other sources, it is a testament to the success of the Journal that task has become increasingly difficult as our Journal has become more successful and accumulated all of the best new papers. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 21, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Stuart O ’Toole Tags: News Source Type: research
Commentary to “Heresy - Is There a Role for Ultrasound in Management of the Non-palpable Testicle?”
The authors report that with modern US technology coupled with dedicated pediatric radiologist participation, a higher degree of accuracy is possible in imaging NPTs compared to previous years [1]. Starting with an US would certainly be useful in patients who are difficult to carefully examine because of obesity or lack of cooperation, and in hig h-risk patients who have had previous intraabdominal surgery. The authors have a preference to use US rather than laparoscopy as their first step in searching for the NPT. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Richard Hurwitz Source Type: research
Psychosexual functioning and mental health and psychological considerations in adult patients with congenital urologic issues
Patients who are born with congenital urologic issues or who undergo urological surgery in childhood may face a wide range of challenges affecting their long-term genitourinary, mental health and overall quality of life outcomes [1]. Predicting which if any of these an individual patient will experience any of these is difficult given the heterogeneous nature of the population, the varied conditions they face, and the protective factors they may have [2]. Therefore, understanding the risks pertinent to these populations and developing proper communication methods with which to address the needs of patients and their caregi...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Julie Alderson, Rachel Hamblin, Robert Kovell Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Novel Pelvic Immobilization Method Following Bladder Exstrophy Repair
We introduce a novel method of pelvic immobilization following bladder exstrophy repair involving a custom-made brace that offers adequate pelvic immobilization with the added benefits of no added operative time, easy evaluation of surgical sites, simplified wound care including sponge bathing, and overall less cumbersome management for the family given its more streamlined size. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Jacqueline P. Morin, Molly Fuchs, Kevin Klingele, Rama Jayanthi Tags: How I do it Source Type: research
Commentary to JPUROL-D-23-00300: “Heresy - Is There a Role for Ultrasound in Management of the Non-palpable Testicle?”
The authors report that with modern US technology coupled with dedicated pediatric radiologist participation, a higher degree of accuracy is possible in imaging NPTs compared to previous years (1). Starting with an US would certainly be useful in patients who are difficult to carefully examine because of obesity or lack of cooperation, and in high-risk patients who have had previous intraabdominal surgery. The authors have a preference to use US rather than laparoscopy as their first step in searching for the NPT. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Richard Hurwitz Source Type: research
Commentary to Individualized care for patients with intersex (differences of sex development): Diagnosis and treatment of aphallia
This article represents the fifth in a series devoted to the complicated and often nuanced care of children born intersex or with variations in their sex characteristics (1). Articles that are an “n of one” are often difficult from which to make broad generalizations. This article contains a patient that many may not consider as intersex and rather having a midline defect in development, however the impact and implication on the child and future adult, family and medical team remain well within this wheelhouse. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Beth A. Drzewiecki Source Type: research
Induced erection test for chordee assessment in hypospadias surgery: Is it time to abandon the needle, the tourniquet, or both?
The article of Hadidi et al[1] evokes some thoughts when it comes to induction of erection during hypospadias repair. It stands to reason that an ideal erection test is expected to fulfil the following: (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Sherif M. Soliman Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Commentary on “Reducing costs of referrals for non-neonatal circumcision in Florida Medicaid population"
We have read the article entitled “Reducing costs of referrals for non-neonatal circumcision in Florida Medicaid population” by Hernandez et al. [1] with great interest. The purpose of the study was to find a way to reduce the cost of circumcision among low-income Americans. To reduce costs, the authors recommend circumcision as soon as possible after birth. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yusuf Alper Kara, Bade Toker-Kurtmen Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
UDT Round table editorial
Congratulations to the authors for this outstanding round table discussion on the diagnosis and treatment of undescended testis [1]. This expert panel reinforces both the European and North American guidelines on the management of undescended testis, solidifying standard practices and highlighting variable approaches (references 4 and 5 in the manuscript). Despite undescended testis being such a common congenital anomaly, several controversial issues remain that deserve further emphasis and research. (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 19, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Laurence S. Baskin, Frank Hinman Source Type: research
Re: Hadidi AT et al., The Natural (non-invasive) Erection Test: Is 2it a reliable alternative to the artificial erection test? Journal of Pediatric Urology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.08.009
Thank you very much for the interest in the Natural Erection Test (NET) Hadidi et al. [1]. The author has kindly postulated the criteria of an “ideal erection test” including; (Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology)
Source: Journal of Pediatric Urology - October 18, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ahmed T. Hadidi Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
