Circumcision Circumcision is a surgical procedure to remove the skin covering the end of the penis, called the foreskin. In many cultures, circumcision is a religious rite or a ceremonial tradition.
Congenital Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a blockage in the area that connects the renal pelvis (part of the kidney) to one of the tubes (ureters) that move urine to the bladder.
Ectopic Ureter When one of the ureters does not connect properly to the bladder and drains somewhere outside the bladder, this condition is called an ectopic ureter.
Exstrophy of the Bladder and Epispadias Exstrophy of the bladder is a complex combination of disorders that occurs during fetal development.
Horseshoe Kidney Horseshoe kidney occurs in about one in 500 children. It occurs during fetal development as the kidneys move into their normal position in the flank area (area around the side, just above the waist).
Hydrocele A hydrocele occurs from an accumulation of fluid in the tunica vaginalis (a thin pouch that holds the testes within the scrotum).
Hypospadias Hypospadias is a malformation that affects the urethral tube and the foreskin on a male's penis. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
Micropenis Micropenis is defined as a normally structured penis that is below the normal size range for an infant.
Phimosis and Paraphimosis Phimosis is a constriction of the opening of the foreskin so that it cannot be drawn back over the tip of the penis.