Bladder exstrophy is a rare congenital malformation that manifests as an absence of the anterior bladder wall, resulting in an exposed bladder mucosa at birth. This condition presents formidable ...

Staged reconstruction repair of bladder exstrophy results in hydronephrosis or renal scarring in 15–25% of patients. A cosmetically acceptable and functional phallus can be achieved in 85% of patients ...

The rapid acceptance of complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy by the urological community has radically transformed the repair of classical bladder exstrophy from a standard, staged approach ...

The aims of reconstructive surgery in patients with bladder exstrophy are to maintain kidney function, achieve urinary continence and to create or preserve functionally normal external genitalia As ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult for bladder exstrophy? A: Bladder exstrophy is usually diagnosed at birth by the pediatrician, who may refer the case to a pediatric surgeon or a pediatric urologist.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK / ACCESSWIRE / March 11, 2024 / Dr. Bradley P. Kropp, MD, stands as a beacon of hope for families grappling with the complexities of bladder exstrophy, a rare and challenging ...

Adult men born with a severe urological anomaly in which the bladder forms outside of the abdomen report much more robust sexual lives than women born with the same condition, according to a small ...

Adult men born with a severe urological anomaly in which the bladder forms outside of the abdomen report much more robust sexual lives than women born with the same condition, according to a small ...

A baby born with his bladder outside his abdomen underwent a delicate procedure that required a whole medical team’s expertise Mallory Parris' son underwent major surgery when he was just 5 months old ...

LUCKNOW: Department of paediatric surgery, King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, is one of the few centres in the world to offer "single stage repair of exstrophy bladder", in which the ...