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Correction of Chordee in Proximal Hypospadias
Correction of chordee or penile curvature is widely considered the rate limiting step in determining whether hypospadias can be corrected in one or two stages regardless of the initial presentation of the meatal location.
Hypospadias Research Update
Ten years ago, we became one of the first institutions to standardize clinical documentation and collect granular data on penile biometrics, operative surgical details, and postoperative outcomes for all patients, which has allowed us to evaluate our outcomes and advance treatment strategies. We are now reaping the rewards.
South Africa Hypospadias Workshop
CHOP Attending Pediatric Urologist Christopher Long, MD, joined three international faculty to lead a live surgical course on hypospadias in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Meet Dr. Godlewski
Karl F. Godlewski, MD, recently joined our attending team following his completion of a two-year fellowship with our Division. Dr. Godlewski has special interest in hypospadias and bladder exstrophy, and he has extensive experience in all areas of pediatric urology, including robotics — both typical and complex.
CHOP and NJM Insurance Group Celebrate Completion of More Than 4,000 Virtual Driving Assessments and Expanded Availability of Assessments Across CHOP’s Primary Care Network
In order to keep all drivers safe on the roads, the youngest drivers must be adequately prepared for the risks they will face once they get behind the wheel. Thanks to a collaboration between Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and NJM Insurance Group (NJM), thousands of adolescent drivers have completed a virtual driving assessment (VDA) to better prepare them for navigating roads once they obtain their driver’s license.
CHOP Researchers Find Barriers to Driver Training and Licensure, Especially Among Low-Income Teens
Neighborhood socioeconomic status and travel time to driving schools significantly impacted access to driver training and getting licensed.
Advancing Global Knowledge About Anesthesia and Critical Care
CHOP’s Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine hosts international visitors to share best practices in caring for vulnerable pediatric patients.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Why Has My Child Been Sick Since Starting Day Care?
Are your children in day care? School? Have you felt like when they first started, they were always sick? In this short video, Dr. Handy talks about why your perceptions were probably spot on.
Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Kia R. McRay
Dr. Kia R. McCray, DSW, LSW is a licensed Doctor of Social Work, author and entrepreneur who has a passion to help others and to serve a greater purpose to make a difference in the world. She joined CHOP’s Neonatology Department a year ago, and during this time she has worked as an Enterprise Improvement Analyst.
Vaccine News & Notes — October 2023
Find out about the 2023 Hilleman Essay Contest winners. Consider the situation with vaccines on college campuses. Get updated info about COVID-19 vaccines.