June 9, 2015

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Two Texas Children’s pediatric urologists recently were honored and recognized by the Society for Pediatric Urology.

Pediatric Urology Fellow Dr. Jason Au was recently awarded the top prize at the Society for Pediatric Urology / Society of Fetal Urology / American Urological Association Annual Meeting for his case presentation, “Urologic Considerations in the Separation of Conjoint Twins.” Au was recognized for excellence and innovation in case presentation. The national meeting is the largest of its kind in the world providing unparalleled access to groundbreaking research, new guidelines and the latest advances in urologic medicine.

Dr. Chester Koh, director of the Pediatric Robotic Surgery Program at Texas Children’s Hospital, was appointed to serve a three year term on the Society for Pediatric Urology Executive Council. In this capacity, Koh will serve on the governing body of the main professional organization for pediatric urologists that oversees the society’s activities. His term will run from 2015 to 2018. The Society for Pediatric Urology is a non-profit society whose main purpose is to promote pediatric urology, appropriate practice and education, as well as exchanges between practitioners involved in the treatment of genito urinary disorders in children.

April 14, 2015

41515TuDuong175Texas Children’s Hospital is excited to announce Dr. Duong Dai Tu has joined the hospital as a new pediatric urologist. Tu, whose appointment was effective April 1, also has been appointed assistant professor of urology and attending surgeon in Urology at Baylor College of Medicine.

“Dr. Tu is bringing an exciting vision to the surgery team that will help us continue to develop a preeminent program, enabling us to better serve our patients and their families,” chief of Urology Dr. David Roth said.

Tu’s clinical interests include complex urogenital reconstruction, such as treating patients with spina bifida, hypospadias and disorders of sexual differentiation. His research will focus on improving the quality and safety of care for such patients and developing stronger outcomes for pediatric patients with both acute and chronic urologic conditions.

Dr. Tu is trained in the pediatric robotic surgery program and has experience with the da Vinci Si Surgical System. Through the use of robotic surgery, surgeons are able to perform minimally invasive reconstructive procedures in patients of all ages.

Tu earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed his surgical training at St. Louis University Hospital and urologic residency at Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital. Additionally, he completed his pediatric urology fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital.

The Texas Children’s Urology Division offers the most advanced surgical care for routine urological needs, as well as genitourinary problems related to congenital birth defects, trauma and a range of other medical conditions. The team has special expertise in minimally invasive, laparoscopic surgical techniques, including extremely delicate procedures in newborns and infants, anorectal malformations, urological conditions caused by neurological problems, such as spina bifida, and management of stone disease.