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  • Fellowship in Pediatric Urology

    Designed by: Skillversity
    Duration: 12 Months
    Mode: Hybrid (Online + Clinical Rotations)
    Eligibility: MBBS with MS/DNB in General Surgery, MCh Urology, or equivalent

    Program Overview

    This one-year fellowship offers specialized training in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and long-term management of genitourinary conditions in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. It includes advanced lectures, hands-on surgical skills, exposure to pediatric endourology, and congenital urological anomalies.

    Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

    Module 1: Fundamentals of Pediatric Urology

    • Development of the genitourinary system

    • Pediatric urology instruments and OT setup

    • Pediatric fluid and electrolyte balance

    • Growth, development, and renal physiology in children

    Module 2: Congenital Anomalies of the Genitourinary Tract

    • Antenatal hydronephrosis and multicystic dysplastic kidney

    • Posterior urethral valves (PUV) and ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO)

    • Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and reflux nephropathy

    • Bladder exstrophy and cloacal malformations

    Module 3: Pediatric Urological Imaging and Diagnostics

    • Pediatric ultrasound and voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)

    • DMSA and MAG3 nuclear scans

    • Uroflowmetry and cystoscopy in children

    • MRI/CT urogram and indications

    Module 4: Pediatric Urological Infections and Stone Disease

    • Evaluation and management of pediatric UTIs

    • Management of urosepsis and pyelonephritis

    • Pediatric urolithiasis: causes, prevention, and treatment

    • ESWL and endoscopic removal of stones

    Module 5: Hypospadias and Disorders of Sexual Development (DSD)

    • Classification and surgical correction of hypospadias

    • Hormonal evaluation and karyotyping in DSD

    • Gender assignment and surgical management in intersex conditions

    • Post-op care and psychosocial implications

    Module 6: Undescended Testes and Scrotal Pathologies

    • Cryptorchidism and surgical correction (orchidopexy)

    • Testicular torsion and emergency management

    • Hydrocele, varicocele, and inguinal hernia

    • Testicular tumors in pediatric patients

    Module 7: Pediatric Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery

    • Pediatric cystoscopy and ureteroscopy techniques

    • Pediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

    • Laparoscopic nephrectomy and pyeloplasty

    • Emerging trends: robotic surgery in pediatric urology

    Module 8: Pediatric Urodynamics and Neurogenic Bladder

    • Pediatric bladder diary and incontinence evaluation

    • Urodynamic studies (UDS) in children

    • Clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) techniques

    • Neuromodulation and bladder augmentation

    Module 9: Pediatric Oncourology and Tumor Management

    • Wilms’ tumor: evaluation and surgical techniques

    • Bladder rhabdomyosarcoma and testicular tumors

    • Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection

    • Chemotherapy protocols and urological implications

    Module 10: Pediatric Renal Transplant and Chronic Kidney Disease

    • Indications for pediatric renal transplantation

    • Surgical principles and post-op immunosuppression

    • Long-term follow-up and management of graft dysfunction

    • Role of urologist in CKD progression and bladder dysfunction

    Module 11: Complications, Risk Management, and Ethics

    • Surgical complications in pediatric urology

    • Infection control and antibiotic stewardship

    • Informed consent and child assent

    • Ethical dilemmas in gender assignment and end-stage diseases

    Module 12: Research, Innovation, and Quality in Pediatric Urology

    • Pediatric urology research and evidence-based practice

    • Clinical trial design and case publication

    • Quality indicators and surgical audit in pediatric urology

    • Innovations: AI, teleurology, and digital health tools

    Clinical Training and Hands-On Experience

    • Supervised surgeries in pediatric urology cases

    • Hands-on training in pediatric cystoscopy and laparoscopy

    • Urodynamics lab and bladder rehabilitation clinics

    • Case-based discussions, journal clubs, and grand rounds

    Assessment and Certification

    • Monthly assessments and case presentations

    • Clinical skill logbook verification

    • Final written, oral, and OSCE examination

    • Fellowship Certification in Pediatric Urology by Skillversity

    Who Should Enroll

    • Pediatric surgeons, urologists, or general surgeons seeking subspecialty skills

    • Physicians involved in pediatric renal or urological care

    • Healthcare professionals working in pediatric hospitals or surgical units