Editorial: Progress in Pediatric Urology in the Early 21st Century

摘要

The intention of this Research Topic was to compile a collection of articles outlining areas of progress in pediatric urology since the onset of the twenty-first century. Some important topics, such as DSD, proximal hypospadias, and robotic assisted surgery were deliberately excluded since they have been the subject of recent Research Topics in Frontiers in Pediatrics. In the end we chose to cover laparoscopy, bladder exstrophy, urolithiasis, urethral strictures, and management of neurogenic incontinence, tissue engineering and the use of bowel in reconstruction. Finally, we were privileged to enlist Prof. Philip G. Ransley to express his thoughts on the future of the specialty. All of the senior authors of the articles included have an impressive track record on their fields. We are sure the readers will profit from reading this collection.