Pediatric Urology Patient Information

Access our wealth of pediatric urology conditions patient information.

A guide to treating your child's constipation, wetting, and urinary tract infection.

Hypospadias

At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, hypospadias repair is done exclusively on an outpatient basis, minimizing separation of the child from parents and reducing the cost of the procedure.

Robotic Assisted Surgery in Pediatrics

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Our pediatric urology team specializes in sensitive, expert treatment of genital and urologic conditions in children, ranging from bed-wetting to complex birth defects. Our faculty maintains an active research program that allows us to continuously refine the treatment options we offer to children and families.

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Dr. Laurence Baskin, Chief of Pediatric Urology, discusses Robotic Surgery for Blocked Kidneys

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Pediatric Urology is #1 in Northern California

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	Ureteral ureterostomy
Partial nephrectomy	Prostatic utricle excision
Nephrectomy	Urinary tract calculi
Urachal cyst excision	Ace Malone continence procedure
Ureteral reimplantation

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.

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Patient information for the Hypospadias

Center for Study and Treatment of Hypospadias.

Hypospadias Research

What is Hypospadias?

Hypospadias: Anatomy, Etiology and Treatment

UCSF pediatric urology has an extensive track record in state of the art research and publications related to disorders of sex development.

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Pediatric Urology Parent and Provider Program

The Pediatric Urology Parent and Provider Program was created to educate both referring providers and parents on bowel and bladder dysfunction. The booklet contains information that will help families understand more about their child's bladder problem(s) and provide tips they can use at home before their first visit to the UCSF urology clinic.

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Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD) Clinic

At UCSF we have a unique multidisciplinary clinic that provides care to families of children with ambiguous genitalia. Our experts include urologists, endocrinologists, reproductive endocrinologists, geneticists, child psychologists, a mental health nurse practitioner, nurses and social work professionals. The team meets with families to discuss diagnosis, management, goals and questions, and concerns surrounding genital surgery.

Children's Continence Clinic

Contact Information

For questions for
pediatricians
415.353-2200

For referral or program
information, please contact:
415.353.2200 (Phone)
415.353.2480 (Fax)
e-mail:
[email protected]

During business hours, referring providers may page or email the nurse practitioners to discuss referrals or for more urgent matters.
After hours, please call 415.353.2200 and have the service page the pediatric urology provider on call.

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We are here and ready for you. Telehealth is here to stay!

Pediatric Urology is #1 in Northern California

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.

What is Hypospadias?

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Hypospadias: Anatomy, Etiology and Treatment

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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.

Cancer risk in patients with Disorders of Sex Development

Restoring Normal Anatomy

Guidelines for the Treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Specialty Clinics, Programs and Seminars

Patient Referral and E-Consult

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