Pediatric ureteroscopy.
Endoscopic evaluation and management of the diverse conditions involving the upper urinary tract of children is now feasible and has been shown to be safe and efficacious. This modality should be considered an essential part of the armamentarium of any urologist involved in the care of children. Continued technological advances will allow the indications for pediatric ureteroscopy to evolve. The benefits of minimally invasive surgery that have been proved in adult patients can now be offered to pediatric patients. A thorough knowledge of available equipment and the anatomic and physiologic differences of pediatric patients will ensure a successful outcome with minimal morbidity.
Reddy
Pramod P
PP
Division of Pediatric Urology, Surgical Services, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA. pramod.reddy@cchmc.org
D000367:Age Factors; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010372:Pediatrics; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D020709:Ureteroscopes; D018666:Ureteroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*