Surgeries and treatments
Pediatric Urology Center
Embedded penis, Bladder extrophy, Endoscopic injection, Orchidopexy, among others.
Genital Surgery Center
Hypospadias, Urethral stenosis, Urethroplasty, Genital ambiguity, among others.
Dr. Ubirajara Barroso JR.
Prof. Dr. Ubirajara Barroso JR is a renowned pediatric urologist and urethrogenital reconstructor (adults and children) both in Brazil and abroad. He is an international lecturer, CNPq researcher, author of more than 200 scientific publications and author of books. He is secretary general of the International Children's Continence Society, the world's leading society for urinary problems in childhood. Read more
News
Cryptorchidism: what it is, causes and orchidopexy surgery
Cryptorchidism is characterized by the absence of one or both testicles in the scrotum. If it doesn't resolve within 6 months, orchidopexy surgery is indicated.
Ureteral reimplantation: what is it and when is it indicated?
The procedure reconnects the ureter to the bladder, correcting anomalies in the urinary tract. Find out when it is indicated and how it can benefit urological health.
Endoscopic injection to treat vesicoureteral reflux
Vesicoureteral reflux causes urine to back up into the kidneys. Endoscopic injection is a minimally invasive treatment with a success rate of up to 90%
Scientific articles
Discover the reconstructive surgery techniques devised by Dr. Ubirajara
MCT for penis enlargement The penis has a visible portion and another that is located in the perineal region. There is a fixed portion, attached to the bone, in a segment called the ischial tuberosity. The "Total Body...
Parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in children with overactive bladder: comparison between sessions administered two and three times weekly
Maria Luiza Veiga 1, Kaíse Oliveira 2, Vanessa Batista 2, Ananda Nacif 2, Ana Aparecida Martinelli Braga 2, Ubirajara Barroso Jr 3 PMID: 33848070PMCID: PMC8321474DOI: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2020.0372 Free PMC article Abstract Purpose: This study...
Time until maximum flow rate uroflowmetry: A new parameter for predicting failure of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in treating children and adolescents with overactive bladder
Júlia Cruz Santana 1, Maria Luiza Veiga 1, Ana Aparecida N M Braga 1, Ney Boa Sorte 1, Ubirajara Barroso Jr 2 PMID: 34229976DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2021.05.011 Abstract Aim: To analyze uroflowmetry as a predictor of the outcome of treatment with...
Is there an association between prostate-specific antigen and androgen levels in 46, XX patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia?
Rayanna Bahia de Almeida 1, Robson Augusto Cardoso Apóstolos 2, Luciana Mattos Barros Oliveira 2, Maria Betânia Pereira Toralles 2, Renata Maria R S Lago 2, José Antonio Diniz Faria Jr 2, Renata Andion Arruti 3, Mônica Lima Barbosa Rodrigues 3, Tatiana...
Parasacral Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Glícia Estevam de Abreu 1, Leonardo Azevedo de Souza 1, Maria Luiza Veiga da Fonseca 1, Tâmara Barreto Carneiro Barbosa 1, Eneida Regis Dourado de Mello 1, Ananda Nacif Baião Nunes 1, Ubirajara de Oliveira Barroso Jr 1...
REPLY BY THE AUTHORS: RE: Parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in children with overactive bladder: comparison between sessions administered two and three times weekly
Maria Luiza Veiga 1, Kaíse Oliveira 2, Vanessa Batista 2, Ananda Nacif 2, Ana Aparecida Martinelli Braga 2, Ubirajara Barroso Jr 3 PMID: 34260189PMCID: PMC8321452DOI: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2021.0341.1 Free PMC article No abstract available Conflict of...
Videos
Nocturnal Enuresis
Nocturnal enuresis is the technical term given to children who urinate in bed.
Peyronie's disease
Presence of fibrosis in the lining of the corpora cavernosa and consequent tortuosity of the penis.