Login to MyHealth
Login to My HealthCommon Conditions and Treatment
Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a condition in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of the tip. To correct this, USC urologists use tissue grafts to reconstruct the urinary channel in the proper position. This surgery successfully corrects 90 percent of hypospadias cases in one surgery, which typically takes place at or soon after six months of age.
Pediatric Laparoscopy and Robotics
As part of the minimally invasive surgery program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, laparoscopic and robotic surgery is available for various straightforward and complex pediatric urological conditions. USC urologists use these techniques to treat conditions such as undescended testis, intersex anomalies, adolescent varicoceles, uretero-pelvic junction obstruction, megaureter, and other forms of obstructive uropathy. Additionally, robotic and laparoscopic procedures performed include nephrectomy for poorly-functioning kidneys, as well as partial nephrectomyPartial Nephrectomyremoval of diseased part of the kidney while sparing the healthy part and nephro-ureterectomy for duplicated systems.
Pediatric Oncology
USC pediatric urologists provide expert treatment for various childhood cancers of the adrenal gland, kidney, bladder and prostate. A multi-disciplinary expert team comprising of medical oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncologists and social workers work cohesively to provide seamless care.
Pediatric Kidney Transplant
USC has one of the largest pediatric kidney transplant programs in the country, where we provide cadaveric and live donor options. Our physicians also perform dual kidney transplants and laparoscopic kidney donor surgery through the belly button in a scar-free manner.
