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About the Radboudumc center of expertise
The center Congenital urogenital diseases specializes in the care for children who have problems with their urogenital system: the kidneys, bladder, ureter and genitals. read moreAbout the Radboudumc center of expertise
If your child has problems with his or her kidneys and urinary tract (urological) or genital organs from birth he or she will receive top care at our center of expertise. Our specializations include:- Open bladder and open urethra and complex cases such as cloacal extrophy (bladder extrophy and epispadias).
- Urinary tract diseases and urogenital predisposition (a combination of urethra, vagina and anus abnormalities, DSD).
- Urological and bladder function disorders in conditions such as spina bifida.
- Obstruction of urine flow in boys due to posterior urethra valves.
- Posterior hypospadias.
Expertise
Radboudumc’s center of expertise in Congenital Urogenital Diseases offers children specialized care in the field of disorders of the urinary and reproductive system.Radboudumc’s center of expertise in Congenital Urogenital Diseases is acknowledged as a center of expertise by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport.
Making an appointment
You can make an appointment for your child by getting your general practitioner or referrer to send a letter to the Urology Department of the Radboudumc’s Amalia Children's Hospital. If applicable, your doctor will also send digital photos and examination information.ERN
European Reference Networks
European Reference Networks (ERNs) are virtual networks of healthcare providers from all over Europe. They advocate a European approach to rare diseases. read moreEuropean Reference Networks
European Reference Networks (ERNs) are virtual networks of healthcare providers from all over Europe. They advocate a European approach to rare diseases. Our center for congenital urogenital diseases is part of 2 networks:- European Reference Network on Rare Endocrine Conditions
- European Reference Network Urogenital Diseases
Participating in research
In order to further improve care for children, Radboudumc’s center of expertise in Congenital Urogenital Diseases conducts scientific research. Among other things, we conduct research into the cause of disorders, kidney research, care and clinical research. read moreParticipating in research
In order to further improve care for children, Radboudumc’s center of expertise in Congenital Urogenital Diseases conducts scientific research. Among other things, we conduct research into the cause of disorders, kidney research, care and clinical research.- AGORA: Aetiological research into genetic and environmental risk factors for children's diseases, (ie Aetiologisch onderzoek naar Genetische en Omgevings Risicofactoren voor Aandoeningen). The research investigates the causes of various hereditary diseases in children.
- Radboud Biobank: collects, stores and manages body material used in pioneering research
