In this article, we present the current approach to hypospadias, a review of the classification,
preoperative evaluation, and factors that enable decision-making during surgery. We will …

Purpose : The TWIST (Testicular Workup for Ischemia and Suspected Torsion) score uses
urological history and physical examination to assess risk of testis torsion. Parameters include …

Objective To prospectively correlate pain duration, red scrotal skin, ultrasound appearance
of testis, and intraoperative testis color to future testis atrophy after acute testicular torsion. …

Purpose : Recurrent ureteropelvic junction obstruction after open pyeloplasty is a serious
complication for which treatment remains challenging. We identified risk factors for persistent …

Purpose: Current outcome tools for hypospadias have limited focus on the caregiver or
patient perspective of important patient centered outcomes. In this study we collaborated with …

Introduction Since its inception >50 years ago, clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) has
become ubiquitous in managing lower urinary tract dysfunction in children. Emphasis has …

2. Sheth KR, Keays M, Grimsby GM, et al. Diagnosing testicular torsion before urological
consultation and imaging: validation of the TWIST score. J Urol 2016; 195: 1870-6. 3. Fujita N, …

The NR5A1 gene encodes for steroidogenic factor 1, a nuclear receptor that regulates
proper adrenal and gonadal development and function. Mutations identified by NR5A1 …

Purpose : A rapid test for testicular torsion in children may obviate the delay for testicular
ultrasound. In this study we assessed testicular tissue percent oxygen saturation (%StO2) …

Purpose Less than 50% of cases of 46,XY disorders of sex development are genetically
defined after karyotyping and/or sequencing of known causal genes. Since copy number …