Pediatric Urology
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What separates us from other pediatric urology programs in the world?
There's many things that separate us from other pediatric urology programs. We are number 1 in northern CA because of our drive, passion and commitment to quality patient care. Below are a few more reasons.
Minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques
Our pediatric urologic team has extensive experience using minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic techniques.
- Pyeloplasty repair of uretero-pelvic junction obstruction
- Partial nephrectomy
- Nephrectomy
- Urachal cyst excision
- Ureteral reimplantation
- Ureteral ureterostomy
- Prostatic utricle excision
- Urinary tract calculi
- Ace Malone continence procedure
See robotic pyeloplasty video clips of identification and excision of a large octopus like obstructing ureteral polyp.
1. Opening ureter and identifying ureteral polyp
2. Defining the extent of the ureteral polyp
3. Endoscopic laser ablation of multifocal residual ureteral polyps
Hypospadias
UCSF Pediatric Urology is a world leader in the treatment of hypospadias.
Treatment of Penile Curvature with and without Hypospadias
Nerve Sparing Dorsal Plication Technique
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See video clips
1. Penile curvature dorsal plication and onlay island flap hypospadias repair
2. Penile curvature dorsal plication and onlay
Disorders of Sex Development
UCSF is leader in the treatment of Disorders of Sex Development
UCSF Pediatric Urology has a comprehensive program to treat disorders of sex development. The multidisciplinary team is co-directed by Drs. Laurence Baskin from pediatric urology and Srinath Sanda from pediatric endocrinology. The multidisciplinary team meets monthly and consist of faculty from pediatric urology, endocrinology, genetics, psychiatry, social work, and nursing.
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UCSF pediatric urology has an extensive track record in state-of-the-art research and publications related to disorders of sex development.
Transitional Urology/Spina Bifida/Complex Reconstruction
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The Lifetime Congenital Urology Program (L-CUP) is a joint effort between UCSF Pediatric and Adult Urology to understand and care for young adults with congenital urologic conditions that will require long-term urologic care.
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Best in Northern California for Pediatric Urology
Pediatric Urology News & Highlights
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UCSF Department of Urology Again Ranked #1 in NIH Funding
Mar 5, 2026
The UCSF Department of Urology is once again ranked #1 in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among urology departments nationwide, according to the latest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. In 2025, the department...
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UCSF Urology Builds AI Tools to Accelerate Clinical Research at Scale
Feb 6, 2026
UCSF Urology faculty member Anobel Odisho, MD, MPH, recently co-authored two studies that demonstrate how artificial intelligence can be put to work in a practical, scalable way to support clinical research. By lowering technical barriers, the work...
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2025: A Year of Growth and Innovation
Dec 3, 2025
The UCSF Department of Urology is proud to share our 2025 Year in Review, highlighting a year defined by discovery, expanded access and educational excellence. Across our research, clinical programs and training initiatives, our department continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible in urologic health.
Pediatric Urology Team
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Laurence S. Baskin, MD
Dr. Baskin sees patients at the Mission Bay campus of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital with expertise in all areas of pediatric urologic surgical reconstruction and treatment. His lab has dedicated over 25 years to investigating the causes of...
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Hillary L. Copp, MD, MS
Dr. Copp is Chief of Pediatric Urology, she sees patients at the Mission Bay and Oakland campuses of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and satellite clinics in Greenbrae and Modesto. She is the principal pediatric urologist for the multidisciplinary...
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Michael J. DiSandro, MD
Dr. DiSandro sees patients at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Mission Bay and Oakland; at Children’s Outpatient Surgery and Specialty Care Walnut Creek; and ValleyCare in Pleasanton. He has expertise in all aspects of pediatric urology.
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Anne Arnhym, CPNP, MSN
Ms. Arnhym sees patients at the Mission Bay campus of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and at the Marin Clinic in Greenbrae. She is an expert in bowel and bladder dysfunction in otherwise healthy children co-authoring the “Guide to Treating Your...
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Lucille Huang, CPNP, MSN
Ms. Huang sees patients at the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital of Oakland where she provides comprehensive urologic assessments and develops patient centered treatment plans for children in hospital and outpatient settings
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Bethany Geleris Cichon, CPNP, MSN
Bethany Geleris sees patients at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland specialzing in comprehensive urologic care to pediatric patients utilizing evidenced based practice and advanced clinical assessment in diagnosis, treatment, and management of...
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Yi Li, MD
Dr. Li sees patients at the Mission Bay campus of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. He has expertise in pediatric urology with special interest in treating pediatric patients with urinary stone disease. He also has a clinical focus in minimally...
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James M. Betts, MD
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Jessica Olivero, CPNP, MSN
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