Journal of pediatric urology
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To assess the learning process of combining a web-based video of a simulated surgical procedure with a step-by-step checklist of the same procedure in achieving competency of the simulated technique, in this case a newborn clamp circumcision. Fundamental to this particular learning process is immediate mentor step-by-step feedback which specifically follows the procedure's step-by-step checklist. ⋯ Combining a web-accessible video of a procedure, a checklist, and a simulator followed by a single mentor session with immediate formative feedback which follows the steps of the checklist is a useful method to teach the simulation technique of circumcision. We plan to study if this paradigm is transferable to clinical circumcision.
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Urolithiasis in infants can cause considerable morbidity. The literature regarding calcular anuria in this age group is very defective. Our aim was to evaluate impact of intervention on renal recoverability in these infants. ⋯ Appropriate and timely medical and surgical management of calcular anuria will mostly lead to full recovery of renal functions. In comparison with older children, renal prognosis in those less than 2 years seems more favorable.
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Pediatric urolithiasis can cause significant morbidity and damage to the kidney, or even renal failure. We review our experience of the management of urolithiasis in pediatric patients at a tertiary referral center. ⋯ Availability of smaller instruments has led to safer use of percutaneous endoscopy and ureteroscopy in children, with results comparable to those in adults and an acceptable complication rate. The presence of a metabolic abnormality is quite common and is a cause of recurrence.