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 Urology

Urology

Arkansas Children's Urology provides specialized, compassionate care for children with bladder, kidney, and urinary tract conditions, offering expert diagnosis, minimally invasive treatments and personalized support across multiple clinics in Arkansas.

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When a child is having bladder or urinary tract problems, their parents want answers. Urology Services at Arkansas Children's offers comprehensive testing designed to provide families with as much information as possible. A Child Life Specialist can work with patients having radiology studies.   

Common tests and procedures include the following:

A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, is used to examine the kidneys.
This test is a nuclear medicine test used to determine kidney function. A special tracer (Dimercapto succinic acid) is injected through an IV and when it goes through the kidneys they light up and pictures are taken with a special camera. The results of this test show area of kidney infection or kidney damage. This test takes about one hour after the tracer is absorbed by the kidneys.
Simple x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. This test is usually done to find kidney stones or severe constipation.
This is a quick scan of the bladder right after the patient has emptied the bladder. This test is used to show if there is urine remaining in the bladder. This test is usually performed in the exam room in the clinic.
This is a nuclear medicine test similar to a DMSA scan, except it also allows us to determine if there is any blockage. The tracer is put into the urine and can be followed as it goes down into the bladder. In patients who have any blockage or obstruction in the urinary tract, the test shows that the tracer does not drain. This test can take up to an hour and a half.
An ultrasound is a non-invasive test that allows visualization of the bladder and kidneys. Sound waves are sent through the patient's body and the results give 2D images of the urinary tract and genitalia. This test takes about 20 minutes.
Patients with urinary complaints might have to give a urine specimen for testing. The patient will void in a cup during the clinic visit. Please ensure that the patient has a full bladder when arriving at the clinic and ask for a specimen cup as needed if the child needs to urinate before his/her appointment.
This study uses a special toilet to determine the flow rate of your urine during voiding. This test is sometimes done to look for the cause of incomplete bladder emptying, slow stream, burning with urination, bladder pain, or other symptoms. The child needs a full bladder at the beginning of the appointment. After completing the Uroflow, a scan of the bladder will be done to see if urine is left in the bladder.
Voiding cystourethrogram is a bladder test that is done by placing a small tube in the bladder through the urethra. The bladder is filled with an X-ray dye while pictures are taken with a fluoroscopy. A radiologist determines if the solution is going back up into the kidneys. This test is commonly done in evaluating a variety of conditions involving the urinary tract.

What if my child needs surgery?

Urology Services at Arkansas Children's Hospital has repaired urological conditions for thousands of kids across the region. We provide delicate and comprehensive treatment that parents can trust.

If you think your child might need surgery, he or she will be evaluated by a urologist. You can make an appointment by contacting us or ask your pediatrician for a referral.

After evaluating your child through the Urology Clinic, our specialist will recommend the best course of treatment which may include surgery. They will explain the benefits and risks to you, creating a plan that works best for your family.

If surgery is required, a surgery scheduler will work with you and the surgeon to arrange a date. To schedule surgery, please call our office at 501-364-3036.

When a child is having bladder or urinary tract problems, their parents want answers. Urology Services at Arkansas Children's offers comprehensive testing designed to provide families with as much information as possible. A Child Life Specialist can work with patients having radiology studies.   

Common tests and procedures include the following:

A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, is used to examine the kidneys.
This test is a nuclear medicine test used to determine kidney function. A special tracer (Dimercapto succinic acid) is injected through an IV and when it goes through the kidneys they light up and pictures are taken with a special camera. The results of this test show area of kidney infection or kidney damage. This test takes about one hour after the tracer is absorbed by the kidneys.
Simple x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. This test is usually done to find kidney stones or severe constipation.
This is a quick scan of the bladder right after the patient has emptied the bladder. This test is used to show if there is urine remaining in the bladder. This test is usually performed in the exam room in the clinic.
This is a nuclear medicine test similar to a DMSA scan, except it also allows us to determine if there is any blockage. The tracer is put into the urine and can be followed as it goes down into the bladder. In patients who have any blockage or obstruction in the urinary tract, the test shows that the tracer does not drain. This test can take up to an hour and a half.
An ultrasound is a non-invasive test that allows visualization of the bladder and kidneys. Sound waves are sent through the patient's body and the results give 2D images of the urinary tract and genitalia. This test takes about 20 minutes.
Patients with urinary complaints might have to give a urine specimen for testing. The patient will void in a cup during the clinic visit. Please ensure that the patient has a full bladder when arriving at the clinic and ask for a specimen cup as needed if the child needs to urinate before his/her appointment.
This study uses a special toilet to determine the flow rate of your urine during voiding. This test is sometimes done to look for the cause of incomplete bladder emptying, slow stream, burning with urination, bladder pain, or other symptoms. The child needs a full bladder at the beginning of the appointment. After completing the Uroflow, a scan of the bladder will be done to see if urine is left in the bladder.
Voiding cystourethrogram is a bladder test that is done by placing a small tube in the bladder through the urethra. The bladder is filled with an X-ray dye while pictures are taken with a fluoroscopy. A radiologist determines if the solution is going back up into the kidneys. This test is commonly done in evaluating a variety of conditions involving the urinary tract.

What if my child needs surgery?

Urology Services at Arkansas Children's Hospital has repaired urological conditions for thousands of kids across the region. We provide delicate and comprehensive treatment that parents can trust.

If you think your child might need surgery, he or she will be evaluated by a urologist. You can make an appointment by contacting us or ask your pediatrician for a referral.

After evaluating your child through the Urology Clinic, our specialist will recommend the best course of treatment which may include surgery. They will explain the benefits and risks to you, creating a plan that works best for your family.

If surgery is required, a surgery scheduler will work with you and the surgeon to arrange a date. To schedule surgery, please call our office at 501-364-3036.

When a child is having bladder or urinary tract problems, their parents want answers. Urology Services at Arkansas Children's offers comprehensive testing designed to provide families with as much information as possible. A Child Life Specialist can work with patients having radiology studies.   

Common tests and procedures include the following:

A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, is used to examine the kidneys.
This test is a nuclear medicine test used to determine kidney function. A special tracer (Dimercapto succinic acid) is injected through an IV and when it goes through the kidneys they light up and pictures are taken with a special camera. The results of this test show area of kidney infection or kidney damage. This test takes about one hour after the tracer is absorbed by the kidneys.
Simple x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. This test is usually done to find kidney stones or severe constipation.
This is a quick scan of the bladder right after the patient has emptied the bladder. This test is used to show if there is urine remaining in the bladder. This test is usually performed in the exam room in the clinic.
This is a nuclear medicine test similar to a DMSA scan, except it also allows us to determine if there is any blockage. The tracer is put into the urine and can be followed as it goes down into the bladder. In patients who have any blockage or obstruction in the urinary tract, the test shows that the tracer does not drain. This test can take up to an hour and a half.
An ultrasound is a non-invasive test that allows visualization of the bladder and kidneys. Sound waves are sent through the patient's body and the results give 2D images of the urinary tract and genitalia. This test takes about 20 minutes.
Patients with urinary complaints might have to give a urine specimen for testing. The patient will void in a cup during the clinic visit. Please ensure that the patient has a full bladder when arriving at the clinic and ask for a specimen cup as needed if the child needs to urinate before his/her appointment.
This study uses a special toilet to determine the flow rate of your urine during voiding. This test is sometimes done to look for the cause of incomplete bladder emptying, slow stream, burning with urination, bladder pain, or other symptoms. The child needs a full bladder at the beginning of the appointment. After completing the Uroflow, a scan of the bladder will be done to see if urine is left in the bladder.
Voiding cystourethrogram is a bladder test that is done by placing a small tube in the bladder through the urethra. The bladder is filled with an X-ray dye while pictures are taken with a fluoroscopy. A radiologist determines if the solution is going back up into the kidneys. This test is commonly done in evaluating a variety of conditions involving the urinary tract.

What if my child needs surgery?

Urology Services at Arkansas Children's Hospital has repaired urological conditions for thousands of kids across the region. We provide delicate and comprehensive treatment that parents can trust.

If you think your child might need surgery, he or she will be evaluated by a urologist. You can make an appointment by contacting us or ask your pediatrician for a referral.

After evaluating your child through the Urology Clinic, our specialist will recommend the best course of treatment which may include surgery. They will explain the benefits and risks to you, creating a plan that works best for your family.

If surgery is required, a surgery scheduler will work with you and the surgeon to arrange a date. To schedule surgery, please call our office at 501-364-3036.

When a child is having bladder or urinary tract problems, their parents want answers. Urology Services at Arkansas Children's offers comprehensive testing designed to provide families with as much information as possible. A Child Life Specialist can work with patients having radiology studies.   

Common tests and procedures include the following:

A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, is used to examine the kidneys.
This test is a nuclear medicine test used to determine kidney function. A special tracer (Dimercapto succinic acid) is injected through an IV and when it goes through the kidneys they light up and pictures are taken with a special camera. The results of this test show area of kidney infection or kidney damage. This test takes about one hour after the tracer is absorbed by the kidneys.
Simple x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. This test is usually done to find kidney stones or severe constipation.
This is a quick scan of the bladder right after the patient has emptied the bladder. This test is used to show if there is urine remaining in the bladder. This test is usually performed in the exam room in the clinic.
This is a nuclear medicine test similar to a DMSA scan, except it also allows us to determine if there is any blockage. The tracer is put into the urine and can be followed as it goes down into the bladder. In patients who have any blockage or obstruction in the urinary tract, the test shows that the tracer does not drain. This test can take up to an hour and a half.
An ultrasound is a non-invasive test that allows visualization of the bladder and kidneys. Sound waves are sent through the patient's body and the results give 2D images of the urinary tract and genitalia. This test takes about 20 minutes.
Patients with urinary complaints might have to give a urine specimen for testing. The patient will void in a cup during the clinic visit. Please ensure that the patient has a full bladder when arriving at the clinic and ask for a specimen cup as needed if the child needs to urinate before his/her appointment.
This study uses a special toilet to determine the flow rate of your urine during voiding. This test is sometimes done to look for the cause of incomplete bladder emptying, slow stream, burning with urination, bladder pain, or other symptoms. The child needs a full bladder at the beginning of the appointment. After completing the Uroflow, a scan of the bladder will be done to see if urine is left in the bladder.
Voiding cystourethrogram is a bladder test that is done by placing a small tube in the bladder through the urethra. The bladder is filled with an X-ray dye while pictures are taken with a fluoroscopy. A radiologist determines if the solution is going back up into the kidneys. This test is commonly done in evaluating a variety of conditions involving the urinary tract.

What if my child needs surgery?

Urology Services at Arkansas Children's Hospital has repaired urological conditions for thousands of kids across the region. We provide delicate and comprehensive treatment that parents can trust.

If you think your child might need surgery, he or she will be evaluated by a urologist. You can make an appointment by contacting us or ask your pediatrician for a referral.

After evaluating your child through the Urology Clinic, our specialist will recommend the best course of treatment which may include surgery. They will explain the benefits and risks to you, creating a plan that works best for your family.

If surgery is required, a surgery scheduler will work with you and the surgeon to arrange a date. To schedule surgery, please call our office at 501-364-3036.

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