Pediatric Urology
Pediatric urologist-andrologist is engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and malformations of the genitourinary system in children.
According to leading experts, today every fourth child in Moscow has problems related to the organs of the genitourinary system. Therefore, a pediatric urologist is one of the most sought-after specialists.
A child and his parents may not notice any urological symptoms for a long time. Practice shows that even experienced pediatricians are not always able to figure out the problem in time. Therefore, if you notice the following symptoms in your child, we strongly recommend that you consult with a pediatric andrologist:
- changes in urine tests;
- periodic "unreasonable" increase in body temperature;
- painful urination;
- difficult, frequent (more than 7 times a day) or rare (2-3 times a day) urination;
- strong sudden urge to urinate;
- urine leakage, wet spots on linen.
Consultation of a pediatric urologist
It must be remembered that some diseases, especially those related to a child's sexual development, are practically asymptomatic. They can only be detected by a pediatric urologist-andrologist. Therefore, we recommend contacting a specialist for periodic checkups even in the absence of complaints. At the reception, the pediatric urologist-andrologist will examine the child, have a detailed conversation with the parents and, if necessary, select an individual program for diagnosis and further treatment, including determining the need for surgical intervention. The examination of a child by a pediatric urologist-andrologist always takes place in the presence of the parents.
The doctors of the Urology Department of the EMC Children's Clinic specialize in early diagnosis, conservative and low-traumatic surgical treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system. The priority area is minimally invasive endoscopic surgery. The pediatric urologists and surgeons of the clinic pay special attention to creating psychological comfort for young patients.
To diagnose pathologies of the genitourinary system, the EMC Children's Clinic uses a wide range of modern research methods:
- Ultrasound;
- excretory urography (performed on an outpatient basis);
- PET/CT scan;
- cystoscopy;
- cystography;
- nephroscintigraphy;
- cystomanometry;
- uroflowmetry;
- profilometry of the urethra and ureterovesical fossa;
- electroneuromyography of the pelvic floor and extremities;
- biopsy;
- computed tomography, etc.
Admission to the EMC clinic is conducted by pediatric urologists with many years of experience in treating children of all ages, starting from the earliest. They cooperate with foreign clinics and carry out their activities in accordance with generally accepted international protocols.
The diagnostic and treatment facilities of the EMC Children's Clinic allow for treatment even in the most difficult cases. Surgical treatment of diseases such as hydronephrosis, ureterohydronephrosis, vesicoureteral reflux, ureterocele, narrowing of the ureter and urethra, nephroptosis, kidney cysts, tumors of the urinary system, kidney stones, ureters and bladder, hypospadias and others. It is performed using minimally invasive endoscopic and laparoscopic methods using precision instruments using magnifying technology.
A special pride of the pediatric urologist surgeons of our clinic is the possibility of using seamless laparoscopic techniques for performing operations for inguinal hernias, the technologies of which are protected by patents. Deadlines have been reduced as much as possible hospitalizations during operations for dropsy of testicular membranes, cryptorchidism, varicocele, circumcision of the foreskin , etc
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In 2017, specialists from the EMC Urological Clinic performed a robot-assisted operation on a 2-year-old child for the first time in Russia. EMC urologists, together with pediatricians and anesthesiologists, performed ureter plastic surgery using the smallest tools of the Da Vinci robot, which are usually used to perform operations on the tongue and larynx. At the moment, robotic operations for children are performed in the clinic as planned.
Advantages of robotic operations:
- the highest precision of manipulation,
- shorter operation time compared to other techniques,
- shorter recovery period.
The use of modern endoscopic, laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical treatment techniques minimizes the child's stay in the hospital, reduces the risk of complications, significantly shortens the period of rehabilitation and full recovery.
The specialists of the EMC Urological Children's Clinic have many years of experience in treating the most difficult category of patients – children with neurogenic disorders of urination and defecation. We use the latest developments in this field – non-invasive, painless methods of urodynamic diagnostics, laser therapy, biofeedback methods, injections of drugs based on botulinum toxin into the bladder muscle, electrical stimulation, etc. Our experience allows us to achieve recovery or significant improvement in 80% of children with urinary and fecal incontinence.
Timely diagnosis of diseases largely determines the outcome of treatment, so postponing a visit to a pediatric urologist means putting a small patient at risk. It is recommended to visit a specialist for preventive purposes at least once a year from the first months of a child's life. This will make it possible to detect diseases at an early stage and successfully cure them with minimal consequences for the child's health.
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