- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Hernia repair and management
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Testicular diseases and treatments
- Genital Health and Disease
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Surgical Simulation and Training
Massachusetts General Hospital
2022
Harvard University
2022
Children's Mercy Hospital
2006-2016
Mercy Hospital
2005-2016
University of Kansas
2010
University of Missouri–Kansas City
1984-2008
Murphy Oil Corporation (United States)
2008
The University of Kansas Health System
2006
Mercy Medical Center
2004
University of Kansas Medical Center
2004
In Brief Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy through a single umbilical incision is an emerging approach supported by several case series. However, to date, prospective comparative data are lacking. Therefore, we conducted prospective, randomized trial comparing site laparoscopic 3-port appendectomy. Methods: After Internal Review Board approval, patients were via or standard access. The primary outcome variable was postoperative wound infection. Using power of 0.9 and alpha 0.05, 180...
Dextranomer/hyaluronic acid injection of ureteral orifices is a popular option in the treatment vesicoureteral reflux, with success rates ranging from 69% to 89%. We found only 1 study that followed patients beyond initial postoperative voiding cystourethrogram, which describes 96% rate at 2 5 years but defines as "nondilating" reflux. examined our dextranomer/hyaluronic series evaluate long-term (1-year) outcome children who had resolution reflux on cystourethrography.We retrospectively...
The efficacy of irrigating the peritoneal cavity during appendectomy for perforated appendicitis has been debated extensively. To date, prospective comparative data are lacking. Therefore, we conducted a prospective, randomized trial comparing irrigation to suction alone laparoscopic in children.Children younger than 18 years with were minimum 500 mL normal saline, or only appendectomy. Perforation was defined as hole appendix fecalith abdomen. primary outcome variable postoperative abscess....
No AccessJournal of UrologyPediatric Urology1 Aug 2010Laparoscopic Versus Open Pyeloplasty in Children: Preliminary Report a Prospective Randomized Trial Heidi A. Penn, John M. Gatti, Sara Hoestje, Romano T. DeMarco, Charles L. Snyder, and J. Patrick Murphy PennHeidi Penn , GattiJohn Gatti HoestjeSara Hoestje DeMarcoRomano DeMarco SnyderCharles Snyder MurphyJ. View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2010.03.062AboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack...
No AccessJournal of UrologyPediatric Urology1 Mar 2017Laparoscopic vs Open Pyeloplasty in Children: Results a Randomized, Prospective, Controlled Trial John M. Gatti, Sable P. Amstutz, Paul R. Bowlin, Heidi A. Stephany, and J. Patrick Murphy GattiJohn Gatti Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri , AmstutzSable Amstutz University Medical Center, BowlinPaul Bowlin StephanyHeidi Stephany Hospital Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania MurphyJ. View All Author...
Learning disorders are common neurodevelopmental conditions, occurring both idiopathically and in the context of other medical conditions. They frequently comorbid with psychiatric Delayed identification treatment have been associated significant negative psychosocial consequences. The need for pediatric neuropsychologists to efficiently screen learning is likely increase months years following COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely disrupted access educational services, especially children...
Objective: Few studies have evaluated the role of laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty in setting recurrent ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction following open pediatric population. We present our experience at a single institution. Patients and Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed patients treated with for secondary UPJ from March 2003 to August 2011 These were age temporally matched control group undergoing primary pyeloplasty. Results: In total, 5 identified as having...
No AccessJournal of UrologySection on Urology American Academy Pediatrics1 Oct 2009Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Renal Calculi Heidi A. Penn, Romano T. DeMarco, Ashley K. Sherman, John M. Gatti, and J. Patrick Murphy PennHeidi Penn More articles by this author , DeMarcoRomano DeMarco ShermanAshley Sherman GattiJohn Gatti MurphyJ. View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2009.03.018AboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack...