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Tijesunimi Oni1, Alex Simpkins2, Nischal Ada2

  • 1Robert D. Jeffs Division of Pediatric Urology, James Buchanan Brady Urological Institution, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, Charlotte Bloomberg Children's Hospital, MD, Baltimore, USA. tijesunimi.oni@gmail.com.

Current Urology Reports
|October 30, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) significantly impact children with congenital conditions. Lifelong, individualized management and standardized outcome measures are crucial for improving quality of life.

Keywords:
Bladder exstrophyCongenital urinary anomaliesLUTSLower urinary tract symptomsNeurogenic bladderPosterior urethral valvesTransitional urology

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Urology
  • Congenital Genitourinary Anomalies
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

Background:

  • Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) present significant challenges in pediatric urology.
  • Congenital conditions like bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex (EEC) and posterior urethral valves (PUV) are associated with LUTS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Synthesize recent literature on LUTS in pediatric patients with congenital conditions.
  • Discuss pathophysiology, prevalence, clinical impact, management, and long-term outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies.
  • Synthesis of emerging insights on LUTS in pediatric congenital anomalies.

Main Results:

  • Surgical advancements improve early continence in EEC (80%), but long-term continence remains a challenge.
  • Significant LUTS impact quality of life in 40% of males with PUV and 80% of patients with EEC.
  • Individualized, lifelong management strategies are essential.

    • Conclusions:

    • LUTS in congenital anomalies require tailored, lifelong care.
    • Standardizing continence definitions and comparative effectiveness research are needed.
    • A multidisciplinary approach is vital for improving quality of life.