Pediatric Urology: Past and Present.
10.4111/kju.2006.47.12.1247
- Author:
Hwang CHOI
1
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hchoi@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Pediatric urology;
History;
Vesicoureteral reflux
- MeSH:
Certification;
Education;
Specialty Boards;
Urologic Diseases;
Urology*;
Vesico-Ureteral Reflux
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2006;47(12):1247-1255
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Since the late 19(th) century, great strides have been made towards advancements in the field of urology, with respect to clinical activity, education and research; therefore, pediatric urology has become an important part of urology. In this article, the historical developmental process of pediatric urology was reviewed, including its legitimate development into an independent section within the urological field as well as achieving an independent role in the urological society. Also, the developmental process of pediatric urology was reviewed in relation to the organization of academic societies and the creation of subspecialty certification. In addition, the development of pediatric urology was further discussed by reviewing the evolution of management for a typical pediatric urological disease, vesicoureteral reflux. From its early history, pediatric urology has played an important role, and efforts to achieve advancements are still being made. As seen from the historical changes in the management concept of vesicoureteral reflux, current medical knowledge can sometimes, at a later date, be proven wrong. An effective way to stay abreast of the state-of-the-art medical standards and knowledge, as well as techniques, is the participation in local and international academic activities, which provide the opportunities for exchanging clinical experience and knowledge. Also, changes in the system, such as the enforcement of recertification of a specialty board, may contribute to maintaining or upgrading the standards of urology as a whole.
