Michael Coburn, MD, FACS, presented “Pediatric Urologic Trauma: Kids Are Different” during the 24th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice on September 14, 2019 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
How to cite: Coburn, Michael. “Pediatric Urologic Trauma: Kids Are Different” September 14, 2019. Accessed [date today]. https://dev.grandroundsinurology.com/pediatric-urologic-trauma-kids-are-different/
Pediatric Urologic Trauma: Kids Are Different – Summary:
Michael Coburn, MD, FACS, clarifies the unique anatomic risk factors and physiological responses present in cases of pediatric trauma. He details the management and clinical assessment of trauma in the kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra, and genitalia in the pediatric patient, using unique case examples, and also emphasizes the importance of properly reporting suspicions of abuse.
About the 24th Annual Innovations in Urologic Practice
Innovations in Urologic Practice (Innovations) is an annual, multi-day, CME-accredited conference devoted to innovative diagnostic and treatment strategies for and controversies related to some of the most common urologic problems in the current era. The topics covered include oncological management of the bladder, kidney, and prostate. The conference also emphasizes general urology topics in pelvic reconstruction and trauma, men’s health, and infections in the urology patient. Dr. Coburn presented this lecture during the 24th Innovations in 2019. Please visit this page in order to register for future Innovations meetings.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Coburn received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and went on to earn his MD from New York University School of Medicine in New York City. He completed his residency and fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. From 1990 to 2012, Dr. Coburn was Chief of Urology at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, Texas. He continues to treat patients in the Houston area. Dr. Coburn is also a member of the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons and is on the Executive Committee of the ACS Committee on Trauma. His clinical interests include urologic trauma, genital and urethral reconstructive surgery, and male infertility and reproductive disorders. In his research, he is interested in discovering better techniques for reconstructive surgery of the genitourinary tract. A respected educator, Dr. Coburn currently serves as a Professor and the Russell and Mary Hugh Scott Chair of the Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also the Urology Residency Program Director there. His excellence in education is widely recognized, and the awards he has received include three Fulbright & Jaworski LLP Faculty Excellence Awards, and the Barbara and Corbin J. Robertson, Jr., Presidential Award for Excellence in Education.
