Fact Sheets

Pediatric Urology
Pediatric urology is a branch of medicine addressing urinary-tract system and sexual development issues in children.
Pediatric Incontinence (Enuresis)
Pediatric incontinence refers to daytime or nighttime loss of bladder control in children. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children
A urinary tract infection is a condition in which there is an Infection along the urinary tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Urinary Retention
A condition in which it is difficult to partially or completely empty their bladder. Urinary retention by be acute (when it begins suddenly), or chronic (when it develops slowly over time).
Female Incontinence
Female incontinence is the loss of bladder control in women, causing urine leakage. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Urologic Cancers
Cancers of the urinary tract (or urologic cancers) is an umbrella term for cancers of the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Reconstructive Urethral Surgery
Because men have a much longer urethra than women, it is more common for men to experience urethral damage requiring surgery. The precipitating condition is often stricture, a urinary blockage that occurs when trauma, inflammation or frequent urinary tract infections lead to a narrowing of one portion of the urethra, causing painful and obstructed urination.
Penile and Urethral Cancer
Penile and urethral cancers are two rare cancer types that affect the penis and urethra. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Neurogenic Bladder and Incontinence
Neurogenic bladder happens when the body's muscles and nerves fail to communicate correctly. The result can be loss of bladder control.
Overactive Bladder
A condition in which an individual has an urgent need to urinate multiple times per day and/or night.