Pediatric urology deals with the treatment of diseases of various origins related to the genitourinary system in children and adolescents.
Causes
The scope of pediatric urology specialists at the Ichilov clinic includes a number of different diseases:
- Hypospadias
- Vesicoureteral reflux
- Hydrocele
- Varicocele
- Kidney obstruction
- Hydronephrosis
- Urethral stricture
- Cryptorchidism.
Diagnosis
The first and most critical step in making an accurate diagnosis is collecting the medical history. Often, children are either too young to accurately describe their symptoms or may overlook something important for making the correct diagnosis. Parents should closely monitor the physiological manifestations in their children. Most often, children are admitted when their parents notice the following symptoms:
- Painful sensations during urination
- Difficulties in urination
- Increased or decreased frequency of urination
- Narrowing of the urethral opening (characteristic for boys)
- Micci symptoms
- Involuntary defecation
- Non-descended or swollen testicles.
Using the latest medical devices and systems, the Ichilov clinic will conduct detailed diagnostics for children. Urologists are highly qualified specialists who have trained in leading clinics around the world. Each specialist at the Ichilov clinic has not only gained unique and extensive experience in their field but has also undergone training to work with the latest medical systems that the clinic is equipped with.
Treatment
Thanks to their mastery of various treatment methods, especially the latest surgical techniques, urologists advocate for minimally invasive interventions. This principled position is evident in all surgical operations performed at the Ichilov clinic.
In pediatric urology, the following treatment methods are used:
- Urethroscopy
- Injection technique for eliminating vesicoureteral reflux
- Laparoscopic orchidopexy
- Laparoscopic reconstruction of the ureteropelvic junction.