Ep. 223 Transitioning Pediatric Urology to Adult Care with Dr. Ryan Mauck

Attention trainees and general urologists: this episode is for you! Learn the basics of pediatric urology and core principles for building a practice in transitional urology, directly from the experts. In this episode of BackTable Urology, pediatric urologists Nicco Passoni and Arthi Hannallah, join guest host Dr. Ryan Mauck to discuss the most common conditions they see. --- SYNPOSIS The discussion covers a broad spectrum of topics in the transition of pediatric urology patients to adult care. Key highlights include self-catheterization, testicular torsion, bladder augmentation, and patients with a history of pediatric surgeries or spina bifida. Dr. Mauck emphasizes a collaborative discussion on the importance of managing conditions independently versus seeking specialized help for these complex patient situations. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 03:41 - Testicular Torsion Emergencies 08:45 - Common Challenges in Pediatric Urology 16:34 - Bladder Augmentation and Rupture 27:24 - Self-Catheterization 30:25 - Reflux and Reimplantation 35:25 - Managing Pediatric Urology Patients in Adulthood 46:47 - Outpatient Management of Reconstructed Bladders 50:58 - Embracing a Multidisciplinary Approach 54:02 - Key Takeaways