My OB Says My Baby Has “Swollen Kidneys”: What is Prenatal Hydronephrosis?

By Shuvro De, M.D. The 20-week anatomy ultrasound for pregnant moms is one full of anticipation and anxiety, as it sets the stage for the rest of the pregnancy.  Prenatal Hydronephrosis is the most common anatomic abnormality found in pregnancy during one of those ultrasounds. It’s found in one percent of all male fetuses and […]

How to Help Children with Urinary Incontinence at School

By Dr. Wolfgang Cerwinka, M.D. More than 90% of children will be toilet trained at the age of 5 years. At that age, the most common type of incontinence is bed wetting or enuresis. Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine and may be caused by a variety of reasons. Bed wetting may be […]

GU Pediatric Urology Care Recognized in U.S. News & World Report

Congratulations to our pediatric urologists honored among the professionals honored in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-2020 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This annual recognition signifies excellence among the country’s pediatric healthcare landscape. Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Georgia Pediatric Urology, collaborates with and provides pediatric urological services at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, which occupies a top-10 spot […]

Common Pediatric Urology Sports Injuries

By Dr. Edwin A. Smith, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.S. Sports are a great way for kids to work on their physical health while also learning important lessons about community, commitment, and responsibility. However, sometimes injuries related to these sports are unavoidable. Issues like concussions and orthopedic injuries are commonly discussed, but did you know there are […]

Varicoceles in Children and Adolescents: When and How to Treat?

By Andrew J. Kirsch, MD, FAAP, FACS Physicians and parents alike are challenged by the management of varicoceles in children.  This blog is meant to frame the controversy and educate our patients and families on the current state of the art.  As will soon become obvious, shared decision-making is particularly important when considering the many […]

Georgia Urology Pediatric Physicians Wrote Article for the AUA News

Georgia Urology’s Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig and Dr. Andrew Kirsch were invited to write an article about the national trends and variations in the management of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) for the American Urological Association News (AUA). AUA, a premier urologic association that prioritizes the highest standard of urological clinical care through education and research, requested that Dr. Garcia-Roig and Dr. Kirsch […]

Can A Child Get a UTI or VUR?: Expert Urologist Discusses

By Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig Urinary tract infections (UTI) can occur in children, as well as adults. This happens when bacteria normally living in the bladder grows out of control and irritate the bladder’s lining, causing symptoms like painful urination, having to run to the bathroom often, urine accidents, or blood in the urine. If you […]

Hydroceles in Kids: What Parents Should Know

By Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig, M.D The scrotum is the sack behind the penis where the two testicles live in males. Occasionally, some babies and older children can develop painless swelling in this area. It can come on quickly or slowly and can be constant or can come and go. There are several reasons why the […]

The Growth of Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Urology

By Andrew J. Kirsch, MD, FAAP, FACS Medical Director, Robotic Surgery Program Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Partner, Georgia Urology Member, Society of Robotic Urologic Surgeons The term “Robot” was first coined in 1921 in a Czech play called Rossom’s Universal Robots.  It was not until 1985 that the first medical robotic procedure was performed, initially to […]

Learn About Protecting Your Child’s Kidneys

By Hal Scherz, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.S. Kidney problems in children are often difficult to detect because symptoms may not be present or the child is unable to communicate. Therefore, parents need to have a heightened awareness and index of suspicion regarding unusual findings when it comes to protecting their child’s kidneys. Common Kidney Issues with […]