Professional organization affiliations PRESIDENT-ELECT American Board of Urology
UROLOGY
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
RANKED 8 TH IN THE NATION
National Institutes of Health ■ A patient-centered approach to urinary incontinence in adults with spina bifida ■ Development and testing of a continence goal selection and tracking iPhone app for adults with spina bifida Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) ■ Prospective comparison of how antegrade and retrograde enema programs affect fecal continence, independence and quality of life (PCORI-funded $10 million collaboration across 24 U.S. sites) ■ Comparison of antegrade versus retrograde enemas to improve bowel continence across the lifespan in people with spina bifida Leader in quality of life research For more than a decade, urologists at Riley Children’s have studied the impact of spina bifida on patients. Most recently, Konrad M. Szymanski, MD , developed the first platform for children with spina bifida to address personal goals of care for continence. > Learn more.
The fellowship-trained urology surgeons at Riley Children’s Health are internationally recognized for their expertise in treating complex urologic conditions. Skilled in open, endoscopic and robotic urologic surgery, our surgeons are partners in multidisciplinary programs to
Mark P. Cain, MD PRESIDENT-ELECT Societies for Pediatric Urology Rosalia Misseri, MD EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER Central European Journal of Oncology Konrad M. Szymanski, MD SENIOR EDITOR Journal of Pediatric Urology Rosalia Misseri, MD PUBLIC EDUCATION COUNCIL MEMBER Urology Cares Foundation Pankaj P. Dangle, MD
aid in managing multifaceted patient needs. We use data-based performance metrics to continuously improve quality of care and to assist in elevating quality of life for patients with challenging conditions.
Premier programs
Advanced technologies and procedures ■ Minimally invasive and robotic surgery ■ Mini-percutaneous nephrostolithotomy ■ Sacral neuromodulation therapy ■ SPY fluorescence imaging technology ■ In-office therapy for neuropathic bladder, including onabotulinum toxin and bulking agents ■ Videourodynamic evaluation
TOP DISTINCTIONS
■ One of the largest-volume centers for pediatric robotic urologic surgeries in the U.S. ■ Among the U.S. centers with the highest volume of complex reconstructive urologic surgeries ■ One of seven Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Comprehensive Care Centers in the U.S. (designated by the CARES Foundation ) ■ One of 10 bladder exstrophy centers of excellence in the nation (designated by the Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community ) ■ Founding member of the Pediatric Urology Midwest Alliance , a group of leading pediatric urology programs advancing surgical outcomes and care for bladder exstrophy patients
Riley Children’s is the only facility in Indiana and one of the few in the Midwest to offer programs for: Congenital anomalies of kidney and urinary tract Multidisciplinary care partners: Riley nephrologists, psychologists and medical geneticists Anorectal malformations Multidisciplinary care partners: Riley pediatric surgeons and gastroenterologists Urinary tract stones Multidisciplinary care partners: Riley nephrologists and dedicated program dietitian
NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS
The Journal of Urology: October 2024 Urology HEIRS: A feasibility and acceptability study for video-based research on physician-family communication in pediatric urology visits Study findings contribute valuable insights to inform training programs, ultimately enhancing clinician skills and improving patient and family engagement—crucial for delivering equitable, high-quality care in future clinical practice. Journal of Pediatric Urology: November 2024 Adherence to follow-up ten years after hypospadias repair Study highlights a significant gap in long-term follow-up after hypospadias repair, emphasizing the importance of follow-up in detecting late complications and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Journal of Pediatric Urology: August 2024 Parental decision regret after pediatric urologic surgeries compared to decisions of everyday life Journal of Pediatric Urology: June 2024 Accuracy in reporting incontinence in adults with spina bifida: A pilot study
Transitional Urology Program fulfills unmet need
Riley Children’s provides care to patients 18 and older who are navigating their congenital urologic health conditions as adults. This unique transitional care program is one of the few programs of its kind in the nation. > Learn more.
DIVISION CHIEF Rosalia Misseri, MD
Robert A. Garrett Professor of Pediatric Urological Research, IU School of Medicine > Connect with Dr. Misseri on Doximity.
Urology Volume: 2024
Training leaders in urology for 30 years, the pediatric urology fellowship at Riley Children’s and IU School of Medicine is one of the longest-running pediatric urology fellowship programs in the U.S.
Outpatient visits 21,637
Unique outpatients 17,147
Surgical cases 4,769
9 board certified physicians
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