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Pediatric Urological and Genital Surgery

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Urological problems in children are not uncommon. This chapter deals with the complications, risks, and consequences of surgical procedures used to correct pediatric urological problems. For information on other associated surgical procedures, refer to the relevant chapter and volume.

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Surgery for Undescended Testes (Orchidopexy)

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Surgery for Circumcision

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Bilateral Fixation of Testes/Exploration of Testes (Testicular Torsion)

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Varicocele Repair: Open Inguinal

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Varicocele Repair: Laparoscopic

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Surgery for Posterior Urethral Valves

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Surgery for Ureteric Reimplantation

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Surgery for Pyeloplasty

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Nephrectomy and Partial Nephrectomy: Open and Laparoscopic

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Boucaut, H., Coventry, B.J. (2014). Pediatric Urological and Genital Surgery. In: Coventry, B. (eds) Pediatric Surgery. Surgery: Complications, Risks and Consequences. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5439-6_7

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