Comment to “A global view of pediatric urology”

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Honouring the Founding Member of the Journal of Pediatric Urology with a lecture and a medal carrying his name is an essential reward for Mr. David Frank. I will always remember the date of June 21, 2003 in Antibes when David and I decided to create the Journal of Pediatric Urology. The same day J.K. Rowling released “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phenix” … A global view of pediatric urologyJournal of Pediatric UrologyVol. 18Issue 3PreviewOver the course of approximately 60 years, the field of pediatric urology has evolved as a convergence of pediatric surgery, urology, and plastic surgery to address congenital anomalies of the urinary tract and genitalia in children. Guidelines for training and certification are narrowing in high-income countries (HICs) at the same time as the fertility rate is declining and the prevalence of complex genitourinary (GU) conditions is decreasing. In low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), health systems for large populations are currently in a state of stress. Full-Text PDF Open AccessResponse to commentary re ‘A global view of pediatric urology’Journal of Pediatric UrologyVol. 18Issue 3PreviewIt is my hope that the paper brings into focus opportunities to strengthen pediatric urological care in LMICs while also maintaining the breadth of skills available in HIC's. Taking a “global surgery” approach to training can help break down silos between urology training and pediatric surgery in HICs as well as in LMICs. Full-Text PDF