Congenitalism
Analyzing the management and outcomes of patients born with congenital anomalies of the genitourinary system.
Diana Bowen LabStudying the process of patient transition from pediatric to adult care
Studying the process of patient transition from pediatric to adult care
Research Description
Dr. Bowen's research is focused in pediatric urology with a specific interest in care of patients with neurogenic bladder. Her previous research aimed to understand the long-term fate of the neurogenic bladder in high-risk spina bifida patients in addition to basic science research focused on bladder outlet obstruction in mice and resultant hypertrophy of the bladder muscle.
Publications
- Bowen DK, Cheng EY, Hirsch J, Huang J, Meyer T, Rosoklija I, Chu DI, Yerkes EB. A fresh "slant" on modified Mitchell bladder neck reconstruction: A contemporary single-institution experience. Front Pediatr. 2022 Sep 2;10:933481.
- Bowen DK, Meyer T, Rosoklija I, Sturm R, Chu DI, Cheng EY, Yerkes EB. Botulinum toxin in patients at-risk for bladder augmentation: Durable impact or kicking the can? Neurourol Urodyn. 2022 Aug;41(6):1406-1413.
- Bowen DK, Balmert LC, Meyer T, Rosoklija I, Hodgkins KS, Ghossein C, Cheng EY, Yerkes EB, Isakova T, Chu DI. Variability in Kidney Function Estimates in Emerging Adults With Spina Bifida: Implications for Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care. Urology. 2021 Feb;148:306-313.
Contact
Find contact information on Dr. Bowen's faculty profile. David Chu LabInvestigating chronic kidney disease diagnosis and management in congenital and acquired urologic conditions, clinical care variation, and preventable readmissions and complications following surgery.
Investigating chronic kidney disease diagnosis and management in congenital and acquired urologic conditions, clinical care variation, and preventable readmissions and complications following surgery.
Research Description
Dr. Chu is interested in spina bifida research; surgical health disparities; surgical quality improvement; and chronic kidney disease.
Publications
- Rague JT, Kim S, Hirsch J, Meyer T, Rosoklija I, Larson JE, Swaroop VT, Bowman R, Bowen DK, Cheng EY, Gordon EJ, Holmbeck G, Chu DI, Isakova T, Yerkes EB, Chu DI. The association of health literacy with health-related quality of life in youth and young adults with spina bifida: A cross-sectional study. J Pediatr. 2022 Aug 12:S0022-3476(22)00712-0.
- Rague JT, Kim S, Hirsch JA, Meyer T, Rosoklija I, Larson JE, Swaroop VT, Bowman RM, Bowen DK, Cheng EY, Gordon EJ, Chu DI, Isakova T, Yerkes EB, Chu DI. Assessment of Health Literacy and Self-reported Readiness for Transition to Adult Care Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Spina Bifida. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 Sep; 4(9): e2127034.
- Chu DI, Balmert LC, Chen L, Arkin C, Meyer T, Rosoklija I, Bowen DK, Hodgkins KS, Bowman RM, Cheng EY, Yerkes EB, Isakova T. Diagnostic Test Characteristics of Ultrasound Based Hydronephrosis in Identifying Low Kidney Function in Young Patients with Spina Bifida: A Retrospective Cohort Study. J Urol. 2021 Apr; 205(4): 1180-1188.
- Chu DI, Liu T, Patel P, Routh JC, Ouyang L, Baum MA, Cheng EY, Yerkes EB, Isakova T. Kidney Function Surveillance in the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry: A Retrospective Cohort Study. The Journal of urology. September 2020.
- Yerkes EB, Baum M, Chu DI. Chronic kidney disease and upper tract concerns after congenital and acquired urinary tract abnormalities: considerations for transition of care in teens and young adults. World Journal of Urology. January 2020.
- Kim S, Balmert L, Raval MV, Johnson EK, Abdullah F, Chu DI. Association of number and type of serious complications with failure to rescue in children undergoing surgery: A NSQIP-Pediatric analysis. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. January 2020.
Contact
Find contact information on Dr. Chu's faculty profile. Elizabeth Yerkes LabStudying the treatment and management of genitourinary anomalies, neurogenic bladder and disorders of sex development
Studying the treatment and management of genitourinary anomalies, neurogenic bladder and disorders of sex development
Research Description
Dr. Yerkes is currently investigating neurogenic bladder in pediatric spina bifida patients. She is collaborating with Dr. Earl Cheng and Dr. Robin Bowman to integrate knowledge and input from both Urology and Neurosurgery for a multidisciplinary approach to research.
Publications
- Chan YY, Chu DI, Hirsch J, Kim S, Rosoklija I, Studer A, Brockel MA, Cheng EY, Raval MV, Burjek NE, Rove KO, Yerkes EB. Implementation and sustainability of an enhanced recovery pathway in pediatric bladder reconstruction: Flexibility, commitment, teamwork. J Pediatr Urol. 2021 Sep.
- Yerkes EB, Baum M, Chu DI. Chronic kidney disease and upper tract concerns after congenital and acquired urinary tract abnormalities: considerations for transition of care in teens and young adults. World J Urol. 2021 Apr; 39(4): 1003-1011.
- Yerkes EB, Baum M, Chu DI. Chronic kidney disease and upper tract concerns after congenital and acquired urinary tract abnormalities: considerations for transition of care in teens and young adults. World Journal of Urology. January 2020.
- Szymanski KM, Fuchs M, McLeod D, Rosoklija I, Strine AC, Vanderbrink B, Whittam B, Yerkes E, Gargollo PC. Probability of Bladder Augmentation, Diversion and Clean Intermittent Catheterization in Classic Bladder Exstrophy: A 36-Year, Multi-Institutional, Retrospective Cohort Study. Journal of Urology. December 2019.