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Medical Services

Specialties

Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Education

Undergraduate School

Saint Anselm College

1982, Manchester, NH

Graduate School

Boston University Graduate School

1983, Boston, MA

Medical School

Tufts University School of Medicine

1987, Boston, MA

Graduate School

Harvard School of Public Health

2006, Boston, MA

Internship

Naval Medical Center

1988, San Diego, CA

Residency

Urology

Naval Medical Center

1995, San Diego, CA

Fellowship

Pediatric Urology

University of California Medical Center

1996, San Diego, CA

Certifications

  • American Board of Urology (General)
  • American Board of Urology (Pediatric Urology)

Professional History

Bartley G. Cilento Jr., MD, MPH is a board certified pediatric urologist specializing in Hypospadias, Vesicoureteral reflux, Robotic Surgery, and Pediatric Urinary Tract Stones. He is a graduate of Tufts University Medical School. As a recipient of a highly competitive scholarship program, he completed his urology residency at the San Diego Naval Medical Center which cares for a population of one million beneficiaries – active and retired. He completed his pediatric urology fellowship at Rady’s Children’s Hospital in San Diego affiliated with the University of California San Diego. Upon completion of his US Naval obligation, he accepted a position here a Boston Children’s Hospital in 1998. While at BCH, Dr Cilento obtained a Masters of Public Health degree from the Harvard School of Public Health. He proud to have serve his country in the United Sates Navy and retired with 23 years of service: 12 years active duty and 13 years of reserve duty.

Publications

  1. Use of an Enuresis Alarm to Guide Timing of Post-Void Residual Volume Assessment in Infants and Medically-Complex, Non-Verbal Children. Urology. 2025 Apr; 198:125-129. View Abstract

  2. Short communication: A pilot study to determine safety and feasibility of a commercial enuresis alarm to detect voiding in infants. J Pediatr Urol. 2024 Aug; 20(4):765-766. View Abstract

  3. Is cerebral palsy associated with successful ureteral access during the initial attempt at ureteroscopy for urolithiasis in children and young adults? J Pediatr Urol. 2023 08; 19(4):369.e1-369.e6. View Abstract

  4. Interdisciplinary Collaboration in a Pediatric Urology Outpatient Clinic at a Tertiary Children's Hospital: A Case Series. Urology. 2022 11; 169:191-195. View Abstract

  5. Comparing Pediatric Ureteroscopy Outcomes with SuperPulsed Thulium Fiber Laser and Low-Power Holmium:YAG Laser. J Urol. 2022 08; 208(2):426-433. View Abstract

  6. Dietary Risk Factors for Pediatric Kidney Stones: A Case-Control Study. J Urol. 2022 08; 208(2):434-440. View Abstract

  7. Onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox): A reasonable alternative for refractory neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children and young adults. Neurourol Urodyn. 2021 11; 40(8):1981-1988. View Abstract

  8. Flat Panel Detector c-Arms Are Associated with Dramatically Reduced Radiation Exposure During Ureteroscopy and Produce Superior Images. J Endourol. 2021 06; 35(6):789-794. View Abstract

  9. Pharmacological Dilutional Therapy Using the Vasopressin Antagonist Tolvaptan for Young Patients With Cystinuria: A Pilot Investigation. Urology. 2020 10; 144:65-70. View Abstract

  10. EDITORIAL COMMENT. Urology. 2020 01; 135:137-138. View Abstract

  11. The effect of surgeon versus technologist control of fluoroscopy on radiation exposure during pediatric ureteroscopy: A randomized trial. J Pediatr Urol. 2018 08; 14(4):334.e1-334.e8. View Abstract

  12. Response to letter to the editor re "The effect of surgeon vs. technologist control of fluoroscopy on radiation exposure during pediatric ureteroscopy: A randomized trial". J Pediatr Urol. 2018 08; 14(4):363. View Abstract

  13. Minor procedure, major impact: Patient-reported outcomes following urethral meatotomy. J Pediatr Urol. 2018 04; 14(2):165.e1-165.e5. View Abstract

  14. Prospective Validation of Clinical Score for Males Presenting With an Acute Scrotum. Acad Emerg Med. 2017 12; 24(12):1474-1482. View Abstract

  15. Variation in the evaluation of testicular conditions across United States pediatric emergency departments. Am J Emerg Med. 2018 Feb; 36(2):208-212. View Abstract

  16. Imaging in the diagnosis of pediatric urolithiasis. Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Jan; 47(1):5-16. View Abstract

  17. Commentary on "Tracking of radiation exposure in pediatric stone patients: The time is now". J Pediatr Urol. 2015 Dec; 11(6):340. View Abstract

  18. Granulomatous inflammation masquerading as an infected urachal cyst. Urology. 2014 Dec; 84(6):1496-8. View Abstract

  19. Prospective systematic intervention to reduce patient exposure to radiation during pediatric ureteroscopy. J Urol. 2013 Oct; 190(4 Suppl):1474-8. View Abstract

  20. Patient and family impact of pediatric genitourinary diagnostic imaging tests. J Urol. 2012 Oct; 188(4 Suppl):1601-7. View Abstract

  21. Nomogram and scoring system for predicting stone-free status after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in children with urolithiasis. BJU Int. 2013 Feb; 111(2):344-52. View Abstract

  22. Perioperative risk factors for surgical complications in pediatric urology: a pilot study in preoperative risk assessment in children. Urology. 2010 Jul; 76(1):3-8. View Abstract

  23. Ultrasound versus computerized tomography for evaluating urolithiasis. J Urol. 2009 Oct; 182(4 Suppl):1829-34. View Abstract

  24. What is the optimal surgical strategy for bulbous urethral stricture in boys? J Urol. 2009 Oct; 182(4 Suppl):1755-8. View Abstract

  25. Nomograms for predicting annual resolution rate of primary vesicoureteral reflux: results from 2,462 children. J Urol. 2009 Oct; 182(4):1535-41. View Abstract

  26. Varicocele surgery: a decade's experience at a children's hospital. BJU Int. 2009 Jul; 104(2):246-9. View Abstract

  27. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in pediatric patients using a late generation portable lithotriptor: experience at Children's Hospital Boston. J Urol. 2008 Oct; 180(4 Suppl):1865-8. View Abstract

  28. Minimally invasive surgical approaches to retrovesical structures. Int J Med Robot. 2007 Dec; 3(4):307-11. View Abstract

  29. Relationship of varicocele grade and testicular hypotrophy to semen parameters in adolescents. J Urol. 2007 Oct; 178(4 Pt 2):1584-8. View Abstract

  30. Cryptorchidism and hypospadias. J Urol. 2007 May; 177(5):1646-51. View Abstract

  31. Vesicoureteral reflux and ureteroceles. J Urol. 2007 May; 177(5):1659-66. View Abstract

  32. Testicular hypotrophy does not correlate with grade of adolescent varicocele. J Urol. 2005 Dec; 174(6):2367-70, discussion 2370. View Abstract

  33. Renal cell carcinoma: Children's Hospital Boston experience. Urology. 2005 Dec; 66(6):1296-300. View Abstract

  34. Intermittent testicular torsion: diagnostic features and management outcomes. J Urol. 2005 Oct; 174(4 Pt 2):1532-5; discussion 1535. View Abstract

  35. Prepubertal testis tumors: actual prevalence rate of histological types. J Urol. 2004 Dec; 172(6 Pt 1):2370-2. View Abstract

  36. Is adolescent varicocele a progressive disease process? J Urol. 2004 Oct; 172(4 Pt 2):1746-8; discussion 1748. View Abstract

  37. Urachal inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor with ALK gene rearrangement: a study of urachal remnants. Urology. 2004 Jul; 64(1):140-4. View Abstract

  38. Coping, commitment, and attitude: quantifying the everyday burden of enuresis on children and their families. Pediatrics. 2004 Feb; 113(2):334-44. View Abstract

  39. Intratesticular varicocele in adolescents: a reversible anechoic lesion of the testis. J Urol. 2004 Jan; 171(1):381-3. View Abstract

  40. Prospective evaluation of human chorionic gonadotropin in the differentiation of undescended testes from retractile testes. J Urol. 2003 Jun; 169(6):2328-31. View Abstract

  41. Neonatal scrotal haematoma: mimicker of neonatal testicular torsion. BJU Int. 2003 May; 91(7):675-7. View Abstract

  42. Laparoscopically assisted ureterocystoplasty. BJU Int. 2003 Apr; 91(6):525-7. View Abstract

  43. Proximal hypospadias. Urol Clin North Am. 2002 May; 29(2):311-28, vi. View Abstract

  44. Natural history of vesicoureteral reflux in girls after age 5 years. J Urol. 2001 Dec; 166(6):2359-63. View Abstract

  45. A noninvasive test for vesico-ureteric reflux in children. BJU Int. 2001 Apr; 87(6):467-72. View Abstract

  46. Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty: expanded use in primary and repeat surgery for hypospadias. J Urol. 2001 Feb; 165(2):581-5. View Abstract

  47. Ketorolac suppresses postoperative bladder spasms after pediatric ureteral reimplantation. Anesth Analg. 2000 Jul; 91(1):11-5. View Abstract

  48. The ultrasonic description of postpubertal testicles in men who have undergone prepubertal orchiopexy for cryptorchidism. J Urol. 2000 May; 163(5):1448-50. View Abstract

  49. Lidocaine toxicity secondary to postoperative bladder instillation in a pediatric patient. Urology. 1999 Jun; 53(6):1228. View Abstract

  50. Plastibell complications revisited. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1999 Apr; 38(4):239-42. View Abstract

  51. Refined microscopic urinalysis for red blood cell morphology in the evaluation of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in a pediatric population. J Urol. 1998 Oct; 160(4):1492-5. View Abstract

  52. Urachal anomalies: defining the best diagnostic modality. Urology. 1998 Jul; 52(1):120-2. View Abstract

  53. Renal tubular acidosis. Urology. 1997 Aug; 50(2):279. View Abstract

  54. Clinical and radiologic findings in schistosomiasis of the bladder. Urology. 1997 Jun; 49(6):951-2. View Abstract

  55. Pantaloon spica cast: an effective method for postoperative immobilization after free graft hypospadias repair. J Urol. 1997 May; 157(5):1882-3. View Abstract

  56. Progressive ureteral dilation for subsequent ureterocystoplasty. J Urol. 1996 Sep; 156(3):1151-3. View Abstract

  57. Epidemiology, diagnosis, precautions, and policies of intraoperative anaphylaxis to latex. J Am Coll Surg. 1996 Jan; 182(1):78-9. View Abstract

  58. Hematuria in children. A practical approach. Urol Clin North Am. 1995 Feb; 22(1):43-55. View Abstract

  59. Phenotypic and cytogenetic characterization of human bladder urothelia expanded in vitro. J Urol. 1994 Aug; 152(2 Pt 2):665-70. View Abstract

  60. Prenatal and postnatal findings in monochorionic, monoamniotic twins discordant for bilateral renal agenesis-dysgenesis (perinatal lethal renal disease). J Urol. 1994 Apr; 151(4):1034-5. View Abstract

  61. Prenatal diagnosis of cloacal malformation. Urology. 1994 Mar; 43(3):386-8. View Abstract

  62. Cryptorchidism and testicular torsion. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1993 Dec; 40(6):1133-49. View Abstract

Practicing medicine and surgery is a blessing and privilege. I love all aspects of pediatric urology. My goal is to deliver the best possible care to children and families. Pediatric urologic surgery is rather unique. We must be able to bond and communicate with the children but also with the parents. Establishing that unique bond and trust is essential for all inherent stresses and anxiety with treating urologic problems. Fortunately, I am surrounded by many talented nurses, social workers, clinical assistants and many other support staff that make up our team at Boston Children’s Hospital. Without anyone of them, my job would be much harder.

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