Urology
(414) 266-3794
Overview
Our pediatric urologists are dedicated to the diagnosis, evaluation and medical or surgical treatment of anomalies of the genito-urinary tract, in patients from newborn to 17 years of age.
In addition to prenatal counseling to couples whose unborn children may have prenatally detected anomalies, the program specializes in the treatment of major congenital anomalies, urinary tract reconstruction, minimally invasive surgical procedures, urinary incontinence and a plethora of other conditions that require monitoring and medical or surgical treatment.
Specialty highlights
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Conduct more than 6,000 clinic visits and perform over 2,000 pediatric surgeries per year.
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Close collaboration with perinatologists and neonatal intensive care specialists on high risk cases in prenatal assessment and postnatal evaluation and treatment of complex urogenital anomalies.
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Utilize laparoscopic and other minimally invasive surgical techniques in the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux and renal anomalies.
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Surgical treatment of anomalies of the genitalia such as hypospadias, cryptorchidism and other more severe conditions such as exstrophy and epispadias.
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Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence of all causes including the only pediatric biofeedback therapy center in Wisconsin.
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Active participation in multidisciplinary specialty collaborations including spina bifida, complex anorectal anomalies and ambiguous genitalia.
 Four of our urologists are listed in the 2007-2008 Best Doctors in America® database. The 40,000 U.S. physicians who make the list represent the top 3 to 5 percent of the nation's practicing board-certified physicians.
Program highlights
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Prenatal counseling for hydronephrosis, multicystic dysplastic kidney and congenital abnormalities.
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Surgical reconstruction of genital abnormalities, including intersex abnormalities, bladder exstrophy and epispadias.
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Surgical reconstruction of external genital tract abnormalities, including hypospadias, undescended testis and hydrocele.
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Emergency care of acute conditions, such as testicular torsion, genitourinary tract trauma and neonatal problems.
Care emphasis
Congenital urologic malformations.
Hydronephrosis.
Reflux.
Hypospadias.
Exstrophy.
Ureterocele.
Hernia.
Hydrocele.
Intersex disorders.
Urologic pathology.
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Stones.
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Infection.
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Neurogenic bladder.
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Spina bifida.
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Voiding dysfunction.
Educational commitment.
Research
To better understand the normal and pathologic function of the urinary system.
Pediatric Urology Team
The urology team consists of board-certified pediatric urologists and nurse practitioners. They use their special knowledge and skills to treat a wide range of pediatric surgical conditions - from simple to complex, unusual and life-threatening.
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