Alan Retik, MD
| Department | Urology |
| Hospital Title | Urologist-in-Chief |
| Academic Title | Professor of Surgery |
| Phone | 617-355-3339 |
| Fax | 617-730-0474 |
| Alan Retik | |
| Location |
300 Longwood Avenue Hunnewell-3 Boston MA 02115 |
Research Overview
Alan Retik's research has focused on the development, application, and evaluation of new technologies and techniques in pediatric urologic surgery. His areas of interest include developing less invasive procedures to correct urinary incontinence and voiding difficulties, congenital bladder defects, and vesicoureteral reflux.
About Alan Retik
Alan Retik received his MD from Cornell Medical College. He completed an internship at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, a residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children, London, England.
Key Publications
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Diamond DA. Bauer SB. Retik AB. Atala A. Initial experience with the transurethral self-detachable balloon system for urinary incontinence in pediatric patients. Journal of Urology 2000; 164(3 Pt 2): 942-5.
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Nguyen HT. Bauer SB. Diamond DA. Retik AB. Rectus fascial sling for the treatment of neurogenic sphincteric incontinence in boys: is it safe and effective? Journal of Urology 2001; 166(2): 658-61
- Diamond DA. Caldamone AA. Bauer SB. Retik AB. Mechanisms of failure of endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux based on endoscopic anatomy. Journal of Urology 2003; 170 (4 Pt 2): 1556-1558.
