Paediatric urology referrals

COVID-19 and Paediatric Urology referrals

In common with all other specialities, we are changing the way we work over the next few months and in particular who we see in outpatient clinics. Elective surgery is being greatly curtailed. We therefore plan to restrict outpatients to urgent referrals. These will only be seen at NNUH. Please do not refer to our peripheral clinics meaning JPH, QEH, Ipswich and Bury clinics.
All referrals will be vetted using following criteria:
Foreskin issues without scarring- – No referrals will be accepted until COVID situation is stable
Tight Foreskin issues with severe scarring and painful micturition– These patients can be referred for telephone clinic for further decision making.
Inguinal Hernia up to 6 months of age and clear history of incarceration– Refer to clinic.
Inguinal hernia from 6 months of age to 16 years of age– – No referrals will be accepted until COVID situation is stable
Unilateral Undescended or Impalpable testis – No referrals will be accepted until COVID situation is stable
Bilateral Undescended/ Impalpable testis or DSD issues– Refer to Paediatric Urology and Endocrinology clinic
Urinary tract infection– Please make a decision to treat and refer to Paediatric Urology/ Paediatric Medicine referral after COVID 19 situation has improved.
Patients with renal anomaly/ stone seen on renal ultrasound– These patients can be referred for telephone clinic for further decision making.
Patients with urinary incontinence – No referrals will be accepted until COVID situation is stable
Patients with hypospadias/chordee/penile anomaly – No referrals will be accepted until COVID situation is stable
Patient with unilateral or bilateral hydronephrosis – please refer to clinic as non urgent