Urology

“From treating common conditions with advanced technologies to leading research efforts, the Urology Division mobilizes diverse perspectives and expert knowledge to treat a spectrum of cases. As a national leader in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, each surgeon on our team is certified in the Da Vinci Robotic Surgical system. We are also home to one of the country’s highest volumes of laparoscopic and robotic surgeries for pediatric urology conditions.”

Craig Peters, M.D.
Pediatric Urologist and Division Director, Children’s Health
Professor, UT Southwestern

PATIENT OUTCOMES

0.03% Unplanned reoperation within 48 hours of any urological surgery (2024)
<0.05% National benchmark

96.7% Operating room start time <4 hours for torsion of testis (2024)
>90% National benchmark

1.89% Distal hypospadias complication/revision rate (2022-2024)
<3.8% National benchmark

KEY PROGRAMS

Stone Center

Children's Health is home to the only Pediatric Comprehensive Stone Center in North Texas. As a full-service, multidisciplinary program, our expert team provides personalized, minimally invasive care for pediatric bladder, kidney and ureteral stones, including specialized procedures like extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. We are also committed to leading research that will help children prevent recurrence.