Understanding pediatric urology and surgery conditions

There are many problems that may affect a child that require professional clinical care. The AZ Pediatric Surgery & Urology team specializes in a wide variety of surgical treatments to care exclusively for the needs of children.

Pediatric Surgery

Comprehensive surgical interventions for young patients

Pediatric surgery encompasses various procedures for children, including treating congenital malformations, tumors, trauma, and gastrointestinal issues. Our surgeons operate on most parts of a child’s body, except for the brain, heart, and bones, which are handled by other specialists.

Spina bifida is a congenital defect where the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.
A mucocele is a type of cyst that forms in the oral cavity and are usually painless.
Tongue tie is a congenital condition where a short, thick band of tissue tethers the tongue to the mouth floor.
Torticollis is a condition characterized by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position.
A pilonidal cyst is a fluid-filled sac that typically occurs near the tailbone, at the top of the buttocks crease.
A pre-auricular cyst or sinus is a congenital abnormality that appears near the front of the ear.
A dermoid cyst is a benign growth that can occur near the skin's surface or in deeper tissues.
Branchial cleft cysts and sinuses are congenital abnormalities from incomplete branchial cleft closure.
A thyroglossal duct cyst is a congenital neck mass from remnants of the thyroglossal duct.
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine.
Wound concerns arise when there are complications such as delayed healing, infection, or improper wound management.
Esophageal and endobronchial foreign bodies refer to objects that become lodged in the esophagus or airways, respectively.
A diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect with an opening in the diaphragm, separating the chest and abdomen.
Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital condition that causes problems with passing stool.
Imperforate anus is a congenital defect in which the opening to the anus is missing or blocked.
Gastroschisis is a congenital defect where a baby's intestines protrude through an opening in the abdominal wall.
Congenital newborn abnormalities, or birth defects, are structural or functional anomalies present at birth.
Pediatric tumors are abnormal growths of cells that occur in children.
Soft tissue foreign body removal is the extraction of objects embedded in the skin or underlying tissues.
A hemangioma is a common type of benign vascular tumor, typically appearing as a birthmark.
Lymphangioma, also known as cystic hygroma, is a benign congenital malformation of the lymphatic system.
Pectus carinatum, or pigeon chest, is a congenital deformity with a protruding breastbone and ribs.
Pectus excavatum, or funnel chest, is a congenital deformity with a sunken chest due to abnormal sternum and rib growth.
Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition where stomach acid frequently irritates the esophagus.
Thyroid masses, also known as thyroid nodules, are lumps that form within the thyroid gland, located at the base of the neck.
Pyloric stenosis is a condition in infants where the pylorus muscles thicken.
Ovarian problems include various conditions affecting the ovaries.
Mastopathy, also known as fibrocystic breast changes, is a benign condition characterized by lumpy, painful breasts.
Biliary dyskinesia is a functional disorder affecting the biliary tract, specifically the gallbladder and bile ducts.
Biliary atresia is a serious and rare liver disease that affects newborns.
Pancreatico-biliary disease encompasses a variety of disorders affecting the pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder.
Gallstones, or cholelithiasis, are hardened deposits in the gallbladder, an organ under the liver that stores bile.
An umbilical hernia occurs when part of the intestine or fatty tissue pushes through an opening near the navel.
Urology

Dedicated care for children's urinary and genital issues

Pediatric Urology focuses on children's urinary tract and genital health. Our experts treat urinary tract infections, bedwetting, vesicoureteral reflux, kidney stones, and congenital issues like undescended testes or hypospadias, offering both medical and surgical care.

Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is involuntary urination during sleep in children over five.
Incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine or feces, affecting individuals of all ages.
Neurogenic bladder is a condition where nerve damage disrupts bladder function, affecting urine storage and release.
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits in the kidneys that cause pain and potential complications if untreated.
A ureterocele is a congenital swelling of the ureter's end where it meets the bladder, obstructing urine flow.
Chordee is a congenital condition where the penis curves downward, often with hypospadias.
Hypospadias is a congenital condition where the urethral opening is on the underside of the penis, not at the tip.
UPJ Obstruction is a blockage where the kidney meets the ureter, causing kidney swelling and potential damage.
Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) is when urine flows backward from the bladder to the ureters, leading to UTIs and kidney damage.
Ambiguous genitalia is a rare condition where a newborn's external genitalia do not appear clearly male or female.
Inguinal hernias and hydroceles are conditions that affect the groin area, commonly seen in infants and adults.
Renal duplication is a congenital condition where one or both kidneys have two ureters instead of one.
Hydronephrosis is a condition characterized by the swelling of one or both kidneys due to a buildup of urine.
Undescended testes, or cryptorchidism, is when one or both testicles fail to move into the scrotum before birth.
Testicular/scrotal masses are abnormal growths or swellings that can develop in or around the testicles.
Testicular torsion is an emergency where the spermatic cord twists, cutting off blood flow to the testicle.
Penoscrotal web, or webbed penis, is a congenital condition where scrotal skin extends up the underside of the penis.
Meatal stenosis is the narrowing of the urethral opening at the tip of the penis.
Balanitis is an inflammation of the glans (head) of the penis.
Phimosis is a condition in which the foreskin of the penis cannot be pulled back over the glans (head) of the penis.

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