The bladder neck is a group of muscles that connect the bladder to the urethra. The muscles tighten to hold urine in the bladder, and relax to release it through the urethra. Urinary problems occur ...

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 ...

IN the recent literature considerable attention has been paid to recognition and management of obstructions at the bladder neck in children. This condition is relatively uncommon when compared to the ...

Bladder neck obstruction is a blockage in the bladder neck, which is the narrow part of the bladder that connects to the urethra and allows urine to leave the body. Bladder neck obstruction, or ...

Pelvic reconstructive surgery treats pelvic organ prolapse, which can occur due to factors like childbirth or chronic coughing. Recovery varies depending on the type of surgery. Pelvic reconstructive ...

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 ...

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 ...