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Bladder – Dysfunctional Voiding –Neurogenic Bladder - Reflux

Guest Editorialship :

1: Neurological Alternatives In Managing High Pressure Neurogenic Bladder,
Dialogues in Pediatric Urology 18:4, April 1995 William Miller Publishing

2: Surgical Alternatives in Neurogenic Bladder Management,
Dialogues in Pediatric Urology 18:5 , May 1995 William Miller Publishing

3: ICCS Guest editorial committee, Journal of Urology, 2009


Chapters:

  1. Calycoureterostomy: S. Levitt, E. Reda I. Franco Atlas of Surgical Techniques in Urology, ed. E. Douglas Whitehead, JB Lippincott Company Philadelphia. 1997
  2. Overview: Surgery for Prune Belly Syndrome: S. Levitt, I. Franco, S. Kogan, E. Reda. Current Operative Urology, ed. E. Douglas Whitehead, J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1992
  3. Endoscopic Surgery of the Upper Tract in Children: M. Eshghi, E. Reda, I. Franco.Clinical Pediatric Urology, ed. Kelalis, King, Belman, W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1993
  4. Myelomeningocele: I. Franco Current Urologic Therapy, 3rd Edition, ed. Seidman, Hanno and Kaufman, W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia.
  5. “Ectopic Ureter and Incontinence” C. Lee, I Franco, S. Levitt UROLOGIC SURGERY IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN ed. L. King, W.B. Saunders Co 1997
  6. Megalourethra: M Kolligian and I Franco 5 Minute Urology Consult L Gomella, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , Philadelphia, 2000
  7. Evaluation and management of impalpable testis: I Franco Clinical Pediatric Urology, 4 th ed. Belman, King and Kramer Martin Dunitz Ltd., London 2001
  8. Management of Impalpable Testis: I Franco Operative Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery in Infants and Children Najmaldin et al Hodder Arnold Publishers, London 2005
  9. Surgical Management of the Undescended Testis: I Franco Clinical Pediatric Urology, 5 th ed. Docimo, Canning and Khoury Martin Dunitz Ltd., London 2007
  10. Penoscrotal Transposition Repair: I Franco Atlas of Pediatric Urologic Surgery, Second edition, ed. Hinman and Baskind, Elselvier, Philadelphia 2009
  11. Concealed (Buried) and Webbed Penis: I Franco Atlas of Pediatric Urologic Surgery, Second edition, ed. Hinman and Baskind Elselvier, Philadelphia, 2009
  12. Heminephrectomy : L Dyer, E Riskala and I Franco Pediatric Robotic and Reconstructive Urology, 1 st edition ed. Mohan Gundeti, Blackwell Publishing ltd, Oxford, England 2011

Other:

UROLITHIASIS IN THE PATIENT WITH AUGMENTATION CYSTOPLASTY:

PATHOGENESIS AND MANAGEMENT: Israel Franco, MD, Selwyn Levitt, MD
AUA Update Series Jan 1998

Internet Publications

  • Prune belly Syndrome : www.emedicine.com
  • Benign Urethral Lesions- Boys www.urologyhealth.org
  • Benign Urethral Lesions- Girls www.urologyhealth.org


    • Videos:

    1. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for the Dysplastic Pelvic Kidney: C Lee, D Eiley, E Goldfischer, I Franco 15th World Congress of Endourology & SWL J Endourol 11: Suppl 1 S76, 1997
    2. Laproscopic Orchidopexy. American College of Surgeons; Motion Picture Exhibition, New Orleans La, Oct 9 2001
    3. Laparoscopic orchidopexy. Video library of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group

    4. Penoscrotal Transposition Repair: The Buttonhole repair Video Session on Non Hypospadiac Surgery Society of Pediatric Urology Meeting, San Francisco Ca 2004
    5. Laparoscopic Fowler Stephens, Video Session: Infrequently performed procedures in pediatric Urology, 2006 Annual meeting of AAP, Oct 11, 2006
    6. Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy On the Course DVD for North American Pediatric Urology Laparoscopic Fellowship Course, Toronto Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 20-22 2007
    7. Laparoscopic Heminephrectomy: Retroperitoneal Approach On the Course DVD for North American Pediatric Urology Laparoscopic Fellowship Course, Toronto Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 20-22 2007
    8. Robotic Assisted Mitrofanoff Appendicovesicostomy On the Course DVD for North American Pediatric Urology Laparoscopic Fellowship Course, Toronto Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 20-22 2007
    9. Laparoscopic Creation of a Neovagina Utilizing Sigmoid Colon On the Course DVD for North American Pediatric Urology Laparoscopic Fellowship Course, Toronto Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 20-22 2007
    10. Laparoscopic One Stage Fowler Stephens Orchidopexy, 25 th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Cancun Mexico October 30 2007
    11. Laparoscopic Lymphatic Sparing Varicocelectomy 25 th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Cancun Mexico October 30 2007
    12. Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Resection of Extra Adrenal Pheochromocytoma of the Organ of Zuckerkandl in a Pedaitric Patient Annual meeting of the AUA, Orlando FL May 19 2008
    13. Laparoscopic One Stage Fowler Stephens Orchidopexy: How to do it Right the first time. Society of Pediatric Urology Meeting, Orlando FL May 17 2008


    Articles:

    1. Effects of Vitamin A and Beta Carotene on Intraabdominal Sepsis: Demetriou, A.A., Franco, I., Bark, S., Rettura, G., Seifter, E., Levenson, S. Archives of Surgery, 119(2):161-5, 1984.
    2. Value of Proximal Diversion and Ureteral Stenting in the Management of Ureteral Trauma: Franco, I., Eshghi, M., Schutte, H., Park, T., Fernandez, F., Choudhury, M., Addonizio, J.C. Urology 32:99, 1988.
    3. Bladder neck obstruction secondary to Brunn's cyst: Franco, I., Eshghi, M., Schutte, H., Addonizio, J.C. J. Urol. 139:126-7, 1988.
    4. Fibroepithelial Polyps associated with congenital ureteral diverticula: Two case reports: Franco, I., Choudhury, M., Eshghi, M., Bhalodhi, A., Addonizio, J.C. J. Urol. 140:598, 1988.
    5. The Minipig As A Practical Endourological Model: Schwalb, D., Eshghi, M., Cord, J., Evans, R. Braga, E. Franco. I., Durso, J. and Addonizio, J.C. J. Endourol. 3:85-90, 1989.
    6. Expanding the Role of the Ureteroscope: Schwalb, D., Eshghi, M., Franco, I., Fernandez, R., Addonizio, J.C. J. Urol., 143(3):485-8, 1990.
    7. Accessory and Ectopic Scrotum in a Patient with the Vater Association: Spears, T., Franco, I., Reda, E., Kogan, S., Levitt, S. Urology, 40:343-345, 1992.
    8. Contrast Induced Central Nervous System Toxicity After Radiographic Evaluation of the Lower Urinary Tract in Myelodysplastic Patients with Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunts: Dalkin, B. Franco, I., Kaplan, W., Reda, E. J. Urol., 148:120-121, 1992.
    9. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy in Patients with High Pressure Neurogenic Bladder: Early Results. I. Franco, B. Storrs, C.F. Firlit, MD Ph.D., K. Zebold, M.S.N., I. Richards, R.N., W. Kaplan: J. Urol., 148:648-650, 1992.
    10. Genitourinary Malformations Associated with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum: Franco, I., Kogan, S., Fisher, J., Rifkinson-Mann, S., Reda, E., Levitt, S., Rosemann, B. J. Urol. 149:1119-1121, 1993.
    11. Morphological and Physiological Changes in the Urinary Tract Associated with Ureteral Dilatation and Ureteropyeloscopy: Experimental Study: Schwalb, D., Eshghi, M., Davidian, M., Franco, I. J. Urol. 149:1576-1585, 1993.
    12. Injectable Prosthetic Materials for the Management of Reflux and Urinary Incontinence in Children: Franco, I., Reda, E., Kaplan, W. Semin. Urol., 10:184-193, 1992.
    13. Urolithiasis in Children Following Augmentation Cystoplasty: Palmer, L., Franco, I., Kogan, J., Reda, E., Gill, B., Levitt, S. J. Urol. Part 2, 150:726-729, 1993.
    14. Injectable Prosthetic Materials for the Management of Reflux and Urinary Incontinence in Children: Franco, I., Reda, E., Kaplan, W. Clinical Digest Series, Urology/Nephrology Digest
    15. Endoscopic Management of Bladder Calculi Following Augmentation Cystoplasty: Palmer L., Franco I., Reda E., Kogan S., Levitt S.B. Urology, 44:902-904, 1994.
    16. The Importance of Catheter Size in The Achievement of Urinary Continence in Patients Undergoing A Young-Dees-Leadbetter Procedure: Franco I., Kolligan M., Reda E., Levitt, S.B. J. Urol. 152:710-712, 1994
    17. Optimal Renal Preservation with Timely Percutaneous intervention: A Changing concept in the management of blunt renal trauma in children in the 1990’s: Gill, B Palmer L, Reda E, Franco I, Kogan S and Levitt S. Br. J Urol 1994 74(3):370-4
    18. Intraoperative Spermatic Venography Reconsidered: Palmer L., Shlomo C., Reda E., Gill B., Franco I., Kogan S., Levitt S. J. Urol. 154:225-227, 1995
    19. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy for the Management of Neurogenic Bladders: Long Term Follow up: T. Schneidau I. Franco K. Zebold,W. Kaplan: J. Urol., 154:766-768 1995
    20. Is Contralateral Exploration of The Kidney Necessary in Patients With Wilms Tumor ?: Kessler O., Franco I., Jayabose S., Reda E., Levitt S.B., Brock W.: J. Urol. 156:693, 1996
    21. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy: I Franco Neurological Alternatives In Managing High Pressure Neurogenic Bladder, Dialogues in Pediatric Urology 18(4), April 1995 William Miller Publishing
    22. Laparoscopic Orchiopexy: Procedure of choice for the Non palpable Testis? B Lindgren, E Darby, L Faiella, W Brock, E Reda, S Levitt, I Franco, J Urol vol 159:2132-2135, 1998
    23. Single and Multiple Dermal Grafts for Management of severe penile Curvature: B Lindgren, E Reda, S Levitt, W Brock, I Franco, J Urol vol 160:1128-1130, 1998
    24. Prune Belly Syndrome: New and Simplified Technique of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. P Furness, E Cheng, I Franco, C Firlit J Urol vol 160:1195-1197, 1998
    25. Optimal Timing of Hypospadias Surgery in Children: I Franco, T Schneidau, E Reda, WA Brock, S Levitt Schneider Children's Hospital Journal Vol 8(4) 201-204, 1996
    26. Laparoscopic Orchidopexy for the Intraabdominal Testis: Indications, Surgical Procedure and Results. I Franco and L Palmer Children's Hospital Quarterly Vol. 9:2/3 pp59-62 1998
    27. Analysis of Outcome of Pediatric Pyeloplasty: Is Postoperative Renal Scan Necessary?, LPalmer, A Huang, I Franco, E Reda, W Brock, S Levitt The Journal of Urology, Volume 161, 110, Supplement April 1999,
    28. Laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy for the high abdominal testis. BW. Lindgren I Franco, S Blick, S B. Levitt, W A. Brock, LS. Palmer S C. Friedman and E F. Reda J. Urol Vol 162:990-994, 1999
    29. Suppression of Renal Inflammation with Vitamins A and E in Ascending Pyelonephritis in Rats: R Bennett, R Mazzaccaro, N Chopra, A Melman, I Franco J Urol 161, 1681-1684, 1999
    30. Ibuprofen combined with antibiotics suppresses renal scarring from ascending pyelonephritis in rats A Huang1, L S. Palmer, D Hom, AE. Anderson, L Kushner, I Franco, J Urol 162:1396-1398, 1999
    31. A new technique for catheterization of the tortuous or reconstructed urethra and bladder neck in children.Kolligian ME, Franco I. BJU Int. 1999 Mar;83(4):510-1.
      32. Oral cimetidine for the management of genital and perigenital warts in children. Franco, I J. Urology 164:1074-1075, 2000
    32. Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Urinary Tract Abnormalities in Imerslund-Grasbeck Syndrome C Sandoval, P Bolten, I Franco, S Freeman, S Jayabose, Ped Hematology and Oncology, 17:331-334, 2000
    33. Correction of penoscrotal transposition: A Novel approach M E. Kolligian; I Franco; E F. Reda: J UROLOGY 2000;164:994-997
    34. A Multi institutional analysis of Laproscopic orchidopexy. L Baker, S Docimo, I Surer, C Peters, L Cisek, D Diamond, A Caldamone, M Koyle, W Strand, R Moore, R Mevorach, J Brady, G Jordan, M Erhard, And I Franco BJU international 2001; 87, 484-489
    35. Laparoscopic Orchidopexy: A review of a large Clinical series. B Chang, L Palmer and I Franco BJU international 2001; 87, 490-493
    36. Use of HCG stimulation for the evaluation and treatment of the impalpable testis. I Franco Hormonal evaluation and treatment in cryptorchidism In Dialogues in Pediatric Urology 2001; 24(8)
    37. Editorial comment. (Penoscrotal Transposition: Review of 53 patients) I Franco J Urol 2001 166:1868
    38. The "Long Snodgrass": Applying the Tubularized Incised Plate Urethroplasty to Penoscrotal Hypospadias in 1-Stage or 2-Stage Repairs, The Journal of Urology, Volume 168, 1748-1750, October 2002, L Palmer, J S. Palmer, I Franco, SC. Friedman, M. Kolligan, B Gill, S B. Levitt
    39. Biofeedback Therapy Expedites the Resolution of Reflux in Older Children. L Palmer, I Franco, P Rotario, W Brock, S Levitt J Urol. 2002 168, 1699-1703,
    40. Editorial Comment. (Role of Laparoscopy in patients with previous negative exploration for impalpable testis) I Franco Urology 2003 61:1237
    41. The Use of Small Intestinal Submucosa (SIS) in the Repair of Complicated Hypospadias. A Weiser, I Franco, D Herz, R Silver, E Reda J Urol. 2003 170:1593
    42. Post-Operative Chylous Ascites Following Surgical Treatment for Wilms’ Tumor: A Retrospective Analysis of NWTS 3 and 4. A Weiser, B Lindgren, M Ritchey,I Franco, J Urol 2003 170:1667
    43. Bilateral Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Heminephrouretectomy. R Pedraza, L Palmer, V Moss and I Franco Journal of Urology. 171(6, Part 1 of 2):2394-2395, June 2004.
    44. Laparoscopic Appendicovesicostomy (Mitrofanoff Procedure) in a Child Using the DaVinci Robotic System. R Pedraza, A Weiser and I Franco Journal of Urology. 171(4, 1652-1653, April 2004.
    45. Laparoscopic orchiopexy: report of 203 cases with review of diagnosis, operative technique, and lessons learned. Samadi AA, Palmer LS, Franco I. J Endourol. 2003 Aug;17(6):365-8.
    46. Laparoscopic varicocelectomy in the adolescent male. Franco I. Curr Urol Rep. 2004 Apr;5(2):132-6.
    47. A need for reevaluation of sports participation recommendations for children with solitary kidneys. B Johnson, C Christensen, S DiRusso, M Choudhury, I Franco. J Urol 174(2):686-689 August 2005
    48. Dysfunctional Elimination as an Etiology for Idiopathic Urethritis in Childhood D Herz , A Weiser, E Reda, S Levitt, T Collette, and I Franco J Urol 173(6):2132-2137, June 2005.
    49. Laparoscopic Assisted Modification of the Firlit Abdominal Wall Plication I Franco, J Urol, 174(1):280-283, July 2005.
    50. Efficacy and safety of Oxybutynin in children with Detrusor Hyperreflexia secondary to Neurogenci bladder dysfunction. Franco, I; Horowitz, M; Grady, R Adams, R C.; de Jong T. P. V. M.; Lindert T, K; Albrecht , D, Journal of Urology. 173(1):221-225, January 2005.
    51. Editorial comments: Retroperitoneal laparoscopic heminephrectomy in children , FrancoI The Journal of Urology June 2006 (Vol. 175, Issue 6, Pages 2280-2281)
    52. Laparoscopic-assisted abdominal wall reconstruction in prune-belly syndrome. Levine E, Taub PJ, Franco I. Ann Plast Surg. 2007 Feb;58(2):162-5.
    53. Overactive Bladder in Children: Pathophysiology Franco I J Urol Sept 178: 761-768 2007
    54. Overactive Bladder in Children: Management Franco I J Urol Sept 178:769-774 2007
    55. The Use of Botulinum Toxin A Injection for the Management of External Sphincter Dyssynergia in Neurologically Normal Children. Franco I, Landau-Dyer L, Isom-Batz G, Collett T, Reda EF. J Urol. 2007 178(4 Pt 2):1775-9; discussion 1779-80
    56. Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty in the Pediatric Patient: Hand Sewn Anastomosis Versus Robotic Assisted Anastomosis-Is There a Difference? Franco I, Dyer LL, Zelkovic P. J Urol. 2007 178(4 Pt 1):1483-6
    57. Dyer L, Franco I, Firlit CF, Reda EF, Levitt SB, Palmer LS. Endoscopic injection of bulking agents in children with incontinence: dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer versus polytetrafluoroethylene. J Urol. 2007 Oct;178(4 Pt 2):1628-31. Epub 2007 Aug 16.
    58. Pediatric overactive bladder syndrome: pathophysiology and management. Paediatr Drugs. 2007;9(6):379-90. Review.
    59. VanderBrink BA, Palmer LS, Gitlin J, Levitt SB, Franco I. Lymphatic-sparing laparoscopic varicocelectomy versus microscopic varicocelectomy: is there a difference? Urology. 2007 Dec;70(6):1207-10
    60. Pediatric Overactive bladder and lower urinary tract dysfunctions: Diagnosis and Treatment I Franco Pediatric Health (2008) 2(2):189-203
    61. Laparoscopic Fowler-Stephens orchiopexy: the Westchester Medical Center experience. Chang M, Franco IJ Endourol. 2008 Jun;22(6):1315-9.
    62. Neonatal torsion: a 14-year experience and proposed algorithm for management Kaye JD, Levitt SB, Friedman SC, Franco I, Gitlin J, Palmer LS. J Urol. 2008 Jun;179(6):2377-83
    63. Commentary to "Laparoscopy for the impalpable testes: experience with 80 intra-abdominal testes". Franco I. J Pediatr Urol. 2009 Oct;5(5):393. Epub 2009 Jun 30
    64. Editorial comment. Franco I. J Urol. 2009 Dec;182(6):2904. Epub 2009 Oct 20.
    65. Botulinum Toxin-A therapy in pediatric urology: indications for the neurogenic and non-neurogenic neurogenic bladder. Dyer LL, Franco I. ScientificWorldJournal. 2009 Nov 18;9:1300-5. Review.
    66. Treatment Approaches in Children with Challenging Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction: CNS Agents Dialogues in Pediatric Urology 2009 Dec;31(1):1-10
    67. Editorial comment. Franco I. Urology. 2010 Jan;75(1):165; author reply 165.
    68. Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Children with Constipation Using Tegaserod Therapy I Franco, S Cagliostro, T F Collett-Gardere, M Kearins, P Zelkovic L Dyer and E Reda Urotoday International Journal 2010 3(3): doi:10.3834luij.1944-5784.2010.06.17
    69. Rizkala ER, Franco I. J Endourol. 2010 Dec;24(12):2029-31. Epub 2010 Oct 14.

    Abstracts:

    1. Effects of Vitamin A and Beta Carotene on Intraabdominal Sepsis. Demetriou, A.A., Franco, I., Bark, S., Rettura, G., Seifter, E., Levenson, S.: Third Annual Meeting, Surgical Infection Society. Ft. Lauderdale, FL, May 9, 1983.
    2. Evaluation of the Heterogeneity Index Score in Prostatic Carcinoma. Franco, I., Latino, K., Choudhury, M., Addonizio, J.C.: American Urological Association, Eighty-Second Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, May 18, 1987.
    3. Management of Upper Ureteral Injuries. Franco, I., Fernandez, R., Schutte, H., Choudhury, M., Addonizio, J.C.: American Urological Association, Eighty-Second Annual Meeting, Anaheim, CA, May 18, 1987.
    4. Success And Complications Of Ureterorenoscopy after Formal Training. Eshghi, M., Franco. I., Addonizio, J.C.: V World Congress Of Endourology And ESWL. Nov., 1987
    5. Endourological Management of Ureteral Strictures. Eshghi, M., Franco, I., Addonizio, J.C.: V World Congress On Endourology And ESWL. Nov., 1987
    6. Failures and Complications of Ureteroscopy After Formal Training. Franco, I., Eshghi, M., Fiore, A., Choudhury, M., Addonizio, J.C.: American Urological Association, Eighty third Annual Meeting, Boston, Mass. June 4, 1988
    7. Endourological Management of 40 Ureteral Strictures. Franco, I., Eshghi, M., Bruder, J., Schutte, H., Addonizio, J.C.: American Urological Association Eighty Third Annual Meeting, Boston, Mass. June 4, 1988
    8. Cold Knife Endoureterotomy: New Method of Managing Ureteral Strictures. I. Franco, M. Eshghi, D. Schwalb and J.C. Addonizio. Presented at VI World Congress On Endourology And ESWL. Paris, Sept., 1988
    9. Laboratory Investigation of Renal Pelvic Pressure During Ureteral Dilatation and Ureteroscopy. D. Schwalb, M. Eshghi, I. Franco and J.C. Addonizio: Presented at VI World Congress On Endourology And ESWL. Paris, Sept., 1988
    10. The Minipig as a Practical Endourological Model. D. Schwalb, M. Eshghi, I. Franco and J.C. Addonizio: Submitted, VI World Congress On Endourology And ESWL. Paris, Sept. 1988
    11. Laboratory Investigation of Renal Pelvic Pressure During Ureteral Dilatation and Ureteroscopy. D. Schwalb, M. Eshghi, I. Franco and J.C. Addonizio: Presented at New York Section Meeting, American Urological Association, Amsterdam, Sept., 1988
    12. Cold Knife Endoureterotomy: New Method of Managing Ureteral Strictures. I. Franco, M. Eshghi, D. Schwalb and J.C. Addonizio. Presented at New York Section Meeting, American Urological Association, Amsterdam, Holland, Sept 1988
    13. The Minipig As A Practical Endourological Model: Schwalb, D., Eshghi, M., Cord, J., Evans, R. Braga, E., Franco. I., Durso, J. and Addonizio, J.C. American Urological Association, Eighty-fourth Annual Meeting, Dallas, 1989
    14. Laboratory Investigation Of Renal Pelvic Pressure During Ureteral Dilatation And Ureteroscopy. Schwalb, D., Eshghi, M., Franco, I., Cord, J. and Addonizio, J.C.:American Urological Association, Presented at the Eighty Fourth Annual Meeting, Dallas, 1989.
    15. Cold Knife Endoureterotomy of 28 Ureteral Strictures: Franco, I., Eshghi, M., Schwalb, D., and Addonizio, J.C. American Urological Association, Presented at the Eighty Fourth Annual Meeting, Dallas, 1989.
    16. Expanding the Role of the Ureteroscope. Franco, I., Schwalb, D., Eshghi, M., Fernandez, R., Addonizio, J.: American Urological Association, Eighty-Fourth Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, 1989.
    17. Pediatric and adolescent endourology: Camilleri, J., Eshghi, M., Reda, E., Franco, I., Addonizio, J.C. VII World Congress on Endourology and ESWL, Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 27-30, 1989.
    18. The minipig as a practical endourological model. Schwalb, D., Eshghi, M., Franco, I., Addonizio, J.C., Braga, G., VII World Congress on Endourology and ESWL, Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 27-30, 1989.
    19. Pediatric Endourologic Procedures: An Assessment. Eshghi, M., Franco, I., Camilleri, J., Reda, E., Hernandez, J., Levitt, S., Kogan, S.: 8th World Congress on Endourology and ESWL, Washington, DC, August 29-September 2, 1990.
    20. Genitourinary Malformations Associated with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. Franco, I., Kogan, S., Fisher, J., Rifkinson-Mann, S., Reda, E. Levitt, S., Roseman, B.: American Academy of Pediatrics Section of Urology, 59th Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, October 6-8, 1990.
    21. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy in Patients with High Pressure Neurogenic Bladder: Early Results. I. Franco, , B. Storrs, C.F. Firlit, Ph.D., FAAP, K. Zebold, M.S.N., I. Richards, R.N., W. Kaplan, FAAP: American Academy of Pediatrics, Section of Urology, 60th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 25-26, 1991.
    22. Evaluation of Submucosal Injection of Teflon at the Bladder Neck. I. Franco, W. Kaplan, FAAP, C.F. Firlit, FAAP: American Academy of Pediatrics, Section of Urology, 60th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 25-28, 1991.

    23. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy in Children with High Pressure Neurogenic Bladders: Preliminary Results. I. Franco, , B. Storrs, K. Zebold, R.N., C.F. Firlit, Ph.D., W.E. Kaplan: American Urological Association, 65th Annual Meeting of the North Central Section, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 3-9, 1991.
    24. Management of Urinary Incontinence in Children with Submucosal Injections of Teflon at the Bladder Neck. I. Franco, S. Flom, W.E. Kaplan, C.F. Firlit, Ph.D.: American Urological Association, 65th Annual Meeting of the North Central Section, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 3-9, 1991.
    25. Subureteric Teflon Injections in Children with Bladder Exstrophy. I. Franco, S. Flom, C.F. Firlit, Ph.D.: American Urological Association, 65th Annual Meeting of the North Central Section, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 3-9, 1991.
    26. Surgical Management of Hemodialysis Access in Pediatric End Stage Renal Disease Patients: Long Term Results. S. Flom, S. Meyers, J. Fieldhouse, R.N., I. Franco, R.A. Cohn, C.F. Firlit, Ph.D.: American Urological Association, 65th Annual Meeting of the North Central Section, Scottsdale, Arizona, November 3-9, 1991.
    27. Pediatric Ureteroscopy: I. Franco, , M. Eshghi, E. Reda, J. Hernandez-Graulau, Stanley J. Kogan, American Urological Association, 87th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1992.
    28. Endourologic Management of Upper Tract Obstruction in Children: E. Reda, M. Eshghi, I. Franco, J. Hernandez-Graulau, Stanley J. Kogan, S. Levitt, American Urological Association, 87th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1992.
    29. Urolithiasis in Children After Augmentation Cystoplasty: Palmer, I., Franco, I., Kogan, S., Reda, E., Gill, B., Levitt, S. American Academy of Pediatrics, 60th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, October 10, 1992.
    30. The Importance of Catheter Size in the Achievement of Urinary Continence in Patients Undergoing a Young-Dees-Leadbetter Procedure. I. Franco, M. Kolligan, E. Reda, S. Levitt: American Academy of Pediatrics, 61st Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., October 30-November 1, 1993.
    31. Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy in Children Using the Dornier HM-4.
      I. Franco, M. Tolentino, B. Lifson, E. Reda, M. Eshghi, S. Levitt: American Academy of Pediatrics, 61st Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., October 30-November 1, 1993.
    32. Endoscopic Management of Bladder Calculi Following Augmentation Cystoplasty: L. Palmer, I. Franco, E. Reda, S. Kogan, S. Levitt: American Academy of Pediatrics, 61st Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., October 30-November 1, 1993.
    33. Selective Sacral Rhizotomy for the Management of Neurogenic Bladders: Long Term Follow up: T. Schneidau I. Franco K. Zebold, W. Kaplan: American Academy of Pediatrics, Annual Meeting, Dallas Tx, October 22-24, 1994.
    34. Urolithiasis and Inhibitors of Stone Formation: Trends Noted in Children Undergoing Augmentation Cystoplasty and Urinary diversion M Kolligian , I Franco, E Reda, R Weiss , S Levitt Annual Meeting, Dallas Tx, October 22-24, 1994.
    35. Is Contralateral Exploration of The Kidney Necessary in Patients With Wilms Tumor ?: Kessler O., Franco I., Jayabose S., Reda E., Levitt S.B., Brock W.: American Academy of Pediatrics, Annual Meeting, Washington D.C. Oct. 1995
    36. Cold Knife Endoureterotomy: Experience with Nine year Follow-up: B Lifson, M Eshghi, I Franco, C Mallouh J Urol 155:supp 474A, 1996
    37. How Close Does Simple Geometry Predict Postoperative Bladder Capacity Following Augmentation?: I Franco, L Palmer, E Reda, S Kogan, B Gill, S Levitt AUA J Urol 155:supp 480A, 1996
    38. Antegrade Cystoscopy for the Injection of Bulking Agents in Children: J Lumberman, B Lindgren, W Brock, I Franco American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics 100(3):559 part 2 1997
    39. Single and Multiple Dermal Grafts for Management of severe penile Curvature: B Lindgren, , E Reda, S Levitt, W Brock, I Franco American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics 100(3):560 part 2 1997
    40. Suppression of Renal Inflammation with Vitamins A and E along with Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in Ascending Pyelonephritis in Rats: R Bennett, R Mazzaccaro, N Chopra, A Melman, I Franco AUA J Urol vol 157:supp 90 1997
    41. Prune Belly Syndrome: New and Simplified Technique of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction. P Furness, E Cheng, I Franco, M Kolligian C Firlit American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics 100(3):567 part 2 1997
    42. Laparoscopic Orchiopexy: Procedure of choice for the Non palpable Testis? B Lindgren, E Darby, L Faiella, W Brock, E Reda, S Levitt, I Franco, AUA J Urol vol 157:supp 90 1997
    43. Laparoscopic Fowler Stephens Orchidopexy for the High Intraabdominal Testis: B Lindgren, S Blick, E Reda, S Levitt, W Brock, L Palmer, S Friedman, I Franco
      16th World Congress of Endourology & SWL J. Endourology 12:S105 1998
    44. The Non Palpable Testis: Laparoscopic Clues to Diagnosing A Testicular Remnant and Avoiding an Inguinal Exploration B Lindgren, S Blick, E Reda, S Levitt, W Brock, L Palmer, S Friedman, I Franco 16th World Congress of Endourology & SWL J. Endourology 12:S123 1998
    45. Laparoscopic Fowler Stephens Orchidopexy for the High Abdominal Testis: B Lindgren, S Blick, E Reda, S Levitt, W Brock, L Palmer, S Friedman, I Franco American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics 102(3):855 part 2 1998
    46. Analysis of Outcome of pediatric pyeloplasty: is postoperative renal scan necessary? LS Palmer, A Huang, I Franco, E Reda, W Brock, S Levitt, AUA 94 th Annual Meeting
      J Urol 161(2):110
    47. Ibuprofen combined with antibiotics suppresses renal scarring from ascending pyelonephritis. A Huang, L Palmer, D Hom, E Anderson, L Kushner, I Franco
      AUA 94 th Annual Meeting , J Urol 161(2):8
    48. Management of recalcitrant and fulminant venereal wart infections in children with high dose cimetidine I Franco 1999 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics 104(3) part 3: 859
    49. Management of penoscrotal transposition: A novel approach. I Franco, M Kolligian, E Reda 1999 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics 104(3) part 3: 847
    50. Laparoscopic Assisted Abdominal wall Plication for the Management of the Prune Belly Patient: A Better and Safer Procedure. I Franco and M Kolligian Journal of The society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 4(4):317 2000
    51. Is Laparoscopy the Ideal Means of Evaluating the Child with an Impalpable Testis. I Franco, L Palmer, M Kolligian, S Friedman, B Chang, B Lindgren Journal of The society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 4(4):338 2000
    52. Biofeedback therapy for dyssynergistic voiding outcome analysis by initial presentation. L Palmer, E Reda, S Friedman, M Kolligian, W Brock, S Levitt and I Franco 2001 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics Oct. 2001
    53. Biofeedback therapy expedites the resolution of reflux in older children. L Palmer, E Reda, S Friedman, M Kolligian, W Brock, S Levitt and I Franco 2001 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics Oct. 2001
    54. The “Long Snodgrass”: Applying the tabularized incised plate urethroplasty to penoscrotal hypospadias- a multicenter study. B Chang, L Palmer, I Franco J Palmer, S Friedman, B Gill, M Kolligian, S Levitt 2001 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics Oct. 2001
    55. Transinguinal Peritoneoscopy to assess the patency of the contralateral ring during herniorraphy in children. D Gershbaum, I Franco, E Reda, S Friedman, M Kolligian, R Silver, W Brock, S Levitt, L Palmer 2001 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Pediatrics Oct. 2001
    56. Prospective Multicenter Study of Oxybutynin in Children with Detrusor Hyperreflexia. I Franco, R Grady, M Horowitz, R Adams and K Lindert , 2002 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 2002
    57. Post-Operative Chylous Ascites Following Surgical Treatment for Wilms’ Tumor: A Retrospective Analysis of NWTS 3 and 4. A Weiser, B Lindgren, M Ritchey,I Franco, 2002 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 2002
    58. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery in Pediatric Urologic Patients Utilizing the da Vinci System. A Samadi, I Franco, 2002 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 2002
    59. The Use of Small Intestinal Submucosa (SIS) in the Repair of Complicated Hypospadias. A Weiser, I Franco, D Herz, R Silver, E Reda , 2002 Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 2002
    60. Laparoscopic Assisted Abdominal wall Plication in Prune Belly Patients. D. Dolin, A. Samadi I Franco, Kolligian, D Herz 20th World Congress of Endourology, Genoa, Italy Oct 2002
    61. Laparoscopic Orchidopexy: report on 203 cases, lessons learned. A. Samadi, D Dolin, L Palmer, I Franco 20th World Congress of Endourology, Genoa, Italy Oct 2002
    62. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery in Pediatric patients. A Samadi, I Franco. 20th World Congress of Endourology, Genoa, Italy Oct 2002
    63. Randomized Comparison of Laparoscopic vs Open Varicocelectomy in the Pediatric Patient. D Dolin, A Samadi, L Palmer, I Franco 20th World Congress of Endourology, Genoa, Italy Oct 2002
    64. Long Term safety of Shockwave Lithotripsy in Pediatric Patients. A Samadi, S Ayenhchi, V Moss, S Diskin, R Weiss, M Eshghi, I Franco 20th World Congress of Endourology, Genoa, Italy Oct 2002
    65. Population Pharmacokinetic analysis of Ditropan in Pediatric Patients. K Zomorodi, P Ho, S Gupta, T deJong, I Franco and G Sathyan. AAPS meeting, Toronto, Canada, Nov 14 2002
    66. Health Related Quality of Life, Social and Sexual Function In Patients with Prune Belly Syndrome. Adam Weiser, MD , Richard A Schoor , MD, Daniel Herz, MD and Israel Franco, MD Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Nov. 2003
    67. A Need for Re-evaluation of Sports Participation Recommendations for Children with Solitary kidneys Blake Johnson MD, Clinton Christensen, Stephen DiRusso, Muhammed Choudhury, Israel Franco, MD Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Nov. 2003
    68. Bicycle related Renal injury in the pediatric population. Blake Johnson MD, Clinton Christensen, Stephen DiRusso, Muhammed Choudhury, Israel Franco, MD Annual Meeting Section of Urology of American Academy of Pediatrics, Nov. 2003
    69. Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty In the Pediatric Population: Hand Sewn Anastomosis Versus Robotic Assisted Anastomosis -Is There a Difference? L Dyer S Amukele I Franco American Urological Association Meeting Atlanta Ga May 2006
    70. Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin-A Injection of the External Sphincter for Refractory Non-neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction: An Initial Series L Dyer G Isom T Collett I Franco American Urological Association Meeting Atlanta Ga May 2006
    71. Laparoscopic pyeloplasty in the pediatric population, I Franco L Dyer P Zelkovic International Pediatric Endoscopic Group Meeting Dallas TX April 2006
    72. Laparoscopic Lymphatic Sparing Varicocelectomy in the Adolescent Male: Is it as effective as Microscopic Varicocelectomy? I Franco International Pediatric Endoscopic Group Meeting Dallas TX April 2006
    73. Outcomes of Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty for Primary Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction in the Pediatric Polulation: Multisurgeon Experience B A. VanderBrink, S C. Friedman, L S. Palmer, J Gitlin, J Freyle, I Franco World Congress of Endourology Cleveland Ohio Aug 2006
    74. The use of botulinum toxin A injection for the management of external sphincter dyssynergia in neurologically normal children L Dyer, G Isom, T Collett, I Franco American academy of Pediatrics Meeting Atlanta GA Oct 9 2006
    75. Endoscopic injection of bulking agents in children with incontinence: Deflux vs Teflon L Dyer, I Franco, C Firlit, S Friedman, E Reda, S Levitt, L Palmer American academy of Pediatrics Meeting Atlanta GA Oct 8 2006
    76. Lymphatic sparing varicocelectomy versus microscopic varicocelectomy: Is there a difference? B VanderBrink, J Gitlin, S Levitt, L Palmer, I Franco American academy of Pediatrics Meeting Atlanta GA Oct 7 2006
    77. Does An Association Exist Between Urgency/Frequency Syndrome and Neuropsychiatric Disorders? I Franco, S Cagliostro, T Collett L Dyer, P Zelkovic E Reda. European Society of Pediatric Urology April 2007
    78. The use of alpha blockers to treat Urgency/Frequency syndrome in Children. I Franco, S Cagliostro, T Collett E Reda American Acadamey of Pediatrics Meeting San Francisco, Ca Oct 2007
    79. Improvement of Lower urinary tracts symptoms utilizing Tegaserod. I Franco, S Cagliostro, T Collett, M Kearins, L Dyer, P Zelkovic American Acadamey of Pediatrics Meeting San Francisco, Ca Oct 2007
    80. Refractory Pediatric Urgency Frequency Syndrome: Are there characteristics that separate responders from non responders I Franco, S Cagliostro, T Collett and EF Reda American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting San Francisco, Ca Oct 2007
    81. Laparoscopic Fowler Stephens Orchidopexy: A single surgeons experience M Chang, P Pyo and Israel Franco 25 th World Congress of Endourology and SWL Cancun Mexico October 30 2007
    82. Neonatal Torsion: A 14 year experience and a proposed algorithm for management J Kaye, S Levitt, S Friedman, I Franco, J Gitlin, L Palmer Annual Meeting of the AUA, Orlando Fl May 18 2008 J Urol 179:272, 2008
    83. Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Resection of Extra Adrenal Pheochromocytoma of the Organ of Zuckerkandl in a Pedaitric Patient Annual meeting of the AUA, Orlando FL May 19 2008 J Urol 179:303 2008 abstract v876
    84. Atorvastatin Ameliorates Tubulointerstitial Fibrosis and Protects Renal Function in Chronic Partial Ureteral Obstruction. JP Fitzgerald,SY Chou, I Franco, U M Mooppan, H Kim, R Saini and F A Gulmi, 2008 Annual Meeting of the AAP, Boston Ma, Oct 2008
    85. The Use of Imipramine for Refractory Nocturnal Enuresis. L Dyer, R Young, T C Gardere and I Franco 2008 Annual Meeting of the AAP, Boston Ma, Oct 2008
    86. Imipramine for Refractory Pedaitric Overactive Bladder Syndrome. R Young, EO Kwon, T Collett, E Reda and IFranco 2008 Annual Meeting of the AAP, Boston Ma, Oct 2008
    87. NIRS Based Non-Invasive Urodynamic Test: A better Way to Assess Children with Voiding Dysfunction J Cubillos, L Dyer, P Zelkovic and I Franco 2009 Annual Meeting of AAP, Washington DC Oct 18 2009
    88. AMS In Vance Sling for the Treatment of Neurogenic Sphincteric Incontinence in Prepubertal and Adolescent Boys G Dean, I Franco, Y Lakshmanan, J Elder Franco 2009 Annual Meeting of AAP, Washington DC Oct 18 2009
    89. Laparoscopic Assisted Surgical Reconstruction of a Rare Congential Wall Defect in Two Children Misdiagnosed with Prune Belly Syndrome A Fishman and I Franco2009 Annual Meeting of AAP, Washington DC Oct 18 2009
    90. Dizziness as A Predictor of Bladder Neck Dysfunction I Franco, J Cubillos and Therese Collett 2010 Annual Meeting of AAP, San Francisco, CA Oct 4 2010
    91. The Central Nervous System and its Role in Bowel and Bladder Control
    92. Neuropsychiatric Disorders and Voiding Problems in Children


    Invited Presentations: International and National

    1. Laproscopic Orchidopexy Urology Grand Rounds, University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Fl April 9 1999
    2. Prune Belly Syndrome, Urology Grand Rounds, University Of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, June 1999
    3. Pediatric Urolithiasis, Urology Grand Rounds, University Of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, June 1999
    4. Pediatric laparoscopy, Southern Arizona Urologic Section, Tucson, AZ, June 1999
    5. Minimally Invasive Pediatric Urology, New York Medical College, Dept of Urology sponsored conference of the Management of the Urologic Patient, Sept 23 1999
    6. Laparoscopic Orchidopexy, New York Section, AUA, Review course, June NY 1999
    7. Pediatric Laparoscopy: Undescended Testis, 97 th Annual Meeting, The New York Section American Urological Association, Dublin, Ireland Oct 20, 1999
    8. Dermal Grafts Video Forum on Penile Reconstruction:Chordee repair and epispadias repair 2000 Annual meeting of AAP, Chicago Il Oct 29 2000
    9. Laparoscopic Assisted Abdominal wall Plication for the Management of the Prune Belly Patient: A Better and Safer Procedure The society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Orlando, Fl Dec. 8, 2000
    10. Is Laparoscopy the Ideal Means of Evaluating the Child with an Impalpable Testis The society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Orlando, Fl Dec. 8, 2000
    11. Laproscopic orchidopexy: American College of Surgeons; Motion Picture Exhibition, New Orleans La, Oct 9 2001
    12. Laparoscopy In Pediatric Urology At The Pediatric Urology Update and Review (Mini Board Review for Residents) New York Academy of Medicine Nov 10 2001
    13. Pediatric Genitourinary Trauma: The 3 rd Pediatric Trauma symposium at The Thayer Hotel, West Point NY Nov 1 2002
    14. Penoscrotal Transposition Repair: The Buttonhole repair Video Session on Non Hypospadiac Surgery Society of Pediatric Urology Meeting, San Francisco Ca 2004
    15. Laparoscopic Fowler Stephens Orchidopexy Video Forum on infrequently performed procedures American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting Atlanta GA Oct 9 2006
    16. Corticocentric Vs Vesicocentric Theories of voiding dysfunction, Society of Pediatric Urology, AUA Anaheim, Ca May 23 2007
    17. Prune Belly Syndrome: How I do it. SCU, Cartagena Colombia, August 16, 2007
    18. Corticocentric Vs Vesicocentric Theories of voiding dysfunction , Cartagena Colombia, August 16, 2007
    19. Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: Point counter point Pro , Cartagena Colombia, August 16, 2007
    20. Laparoscopy for the Unilateral nonpalpable testis , Cartagena Colombia, August 16, 2007
    21. Surgery for the intraabdominal testicle American academy of Pediatrics, Section of Urology, San Francisco Ca. October 25 2007
    22. Adolescent Varicocele: In Whom? How? Why the Approach? Plenary session of Annual Meeting of the AUA, Orlando Fl May 18 2008
    23. The undescended testis: Current understanding and best management The abdominal testis laparoscopic or open? 2007 Annual meeting of AAP, Oct 27,2007
    24. Current Controversies in the Management of Bladder and Sphincter Dysfunction: New Concepts in the Etiology of LUT Symptoms 2008 Annual Meeting of AAP, Boston, MA Oct 2008
    25. New Horizons in the Management of Intractable Incontinence (2nd line therapy: Supra-tentorial Therapy 2008 Annual Meeting of AAP, Boston, MA Oct 2008
    26. Anticholinergics, Why I do not use them as First Line Therapy: Novel Approaches to Treatment Kaiser Permanente Yearly Educational Symposium, Del Mar, CA Sept 2009
    27. A Corticoneurocentric Approach to LUTS: Kaiser Permanente Yearly Educational Symposium, Del Mar, CA Sept 2009
    28. The Bladder-Brain Connection: XV Congress of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association, NY, NY Aug 30 2010
    29. The Bladder-Brain Connection Urodynamics Course at Bambino Gesu Oespidale Pediatrico, Rome, Italy Oct 28 2010

    Invited Presentations: Local

    1. Surgical Management of Urinary Incontinence in Children: Urology Grand Rounds, Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, New York, December 9, 1989.
    2. New techniques in the management of urinary incontinence - Mitrofanoff principle: Chicago Urological Society, Chicago, Illinois, November 7, 1990.
    3. Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children: Urology Grand Rounds, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, December 11, 1990.
    4. Management of Urinary Tract Infections and Reflux in Children: Department of Pediatrics, Grand Rounds, Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, New York,December 12, 1991.
    5. Mitrofanoff Principle, Urology Grand Rounds, Long Island Jewish MedicalCenter, Long Island, New York, February 12, 1992.
    6. Urinary Tract Infections and Reflux in Children, Department of Pediatrics, Lincoln Hospital Medical Center, Bronx, New York, February 12, 1992.
    7. Changing Concepts in the Management of Children with Spina Bifida, Grand Rounds Department of Urology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, May 21, 1992
    8. New Techniques in the Management of Urinary Incontinence, Grand Rounds, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, September 11, 1992.
    9. Management of Urinary Incontinence in Children, Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, December 9, 1992.
    10. Surgical Management of Urinary Incontinence, Westchester Chapter of AORN, December 9, 1992.
    11. Pediatric Urologic Emergencies, United Hospital, Portchester, New York, May 27, 1993.
    12. Surgical Management of GU Tract Malignancies. First Annual Symposium on Pediatric Hematology /Oncology New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY Nov. 1 1994
    13. Genital Problems in Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Board Review Course, Schneider’s Children’s Hospital, New Hyde Park NY June 1996
    14. Pediatric Urologic Emergencies, Pascak Valley Hospital, Pascak Valley, NJ March 03 1997
    15. Genital Problems in Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Board Review Course, Schneider’s Children’s Hospital, New Hyde Park NY June 1996
    16. Genital Problems in Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Board Review Course, Schneider’s Children’s Hospital, New Hyde Park NY June 1997
    17. New Treatment Modalities in Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Grand Rounds, Schneider Children's Hospital, , New Hyde Park NY June 1997
    18. What's New in Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Grand Rounds, Vassar Hospital, Poughkeepsie, NY Sept. 1998
    19. Pediatric laparoscopy, Urology Grand Rounds, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, Oct. 1998
    20. Prune Belly Syndrome, Pediatric Grand Rounds, Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, NY, May 1999
    21. Laproscopic Orchidopexy, New York Hospital, March 6 2000
    22. Dysfunctional Voiding Problems in Children, Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY Oct 18,2000
    23. Pediatric Urologic Laparoscopic Surgery, Maimonedes Medical Center, Brooklyn NY Oct, 13 2000
    24. Management of the Impalpable Testis Pediatric Urology Grand Rounds, New York Medical College, Jan 4 2001
    25. Treatment of Dysfunctional voiding problems in children. United Hospital, Portchester, NY Aug 5 2001
    26. Treatment of Dysfunctional voiding problems in children. Putnam Hospital, Carmel, NY Sept 14 2001
    27. New techniques in pediatric urology: Pediatric Grand Rounds Northern Westchester Hospital, Oct 2004
    28. Disorders of Sexual differentiation: Physiology and Management 1 st year Medical student Lectures in Physiology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY March 2007
    29. Dysfunctional Voiding in Children Danbury Hospital, Danbury Ct. November 30 2007
    30. Diagnosis and treatment of Neurogenic bladder dysfunction Blythedale Children’s Hospital, Valhalla, NY 10595
    31. New Concepts in the Pediatric Overactive Bladder Syndrome, Lenox Hill Hospital, NY NY Dec 2008
    32. New Ideas in the management of Pediatric Voiding dysfunction, Montefiore Hosptial and Medical Center, Bronx, NY Jan 2009
    33. An Update on UTI’s and Reflux , Stamford Hospital, Dept of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Stamford, CT oct 2010
    34. An Update on UTI’s and Reflux , Greenwich Hospital, Dept of Pediatrics Grand Rounds, Greenwich, CT Dec 2010
    		  
     
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