Pediatric to Adult Transition in Urology

Daniel Wood, MBBS, PhD, FRCS, presented “Pediatric to Adult Transition in Urology” during the 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update on August 29, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.

How to cite: Wood, Daniel. “Pediatric to Adult Transition in Urology.” August 29, 2024. Accessed Nov 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/pediatric-to-adult-transition-in-urology/

Pediatric to Adult Transition in Urology – Summary

Daniel Wood, MBBS, PhD, FRCS, provides an overview of the transition from pediatric to adult care for patients with complex urological conditions. This 6-minute talk highlights the challenges patients face as they move from a trusted pediatric care team to adult providers, emphasizing the need for continuity of care. Dr. Wood explains that transition is not merely the transfer of care but involves preparing young adults to manage their health, develop long-term care plans, and ensure they are connected with adult healthcare providers.

Wood touches on the significance of managing neuropathic bladder conditions in patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care. He underscores the necessity of addressing sexual health and fertility, topics often overlooked. The speaker also stresses the role of multidisciplinary care, involving nephrologists and urologists, to optimize patient outcomes. 

About The 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update (IFRUU)

The International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update is a multi-day meeting focused on functional and reconstructive urology (FRU). FRU is a rapidly expanding subspecialty with the vision to improve the lives of all patients with urinary disorders. The IFRUU conference aims to equip practitioners with the tools to manage patients with functional urologic disorders effectively. The inaugural IFRUU conference took place from August 28-30, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

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