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.
Approach to Care
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.
Publications
Use of an Enuresis Alarm to Guide Timing of Post-Void Residual Volume Assessment in Infants and Medically-Complex, Non-Verbal Children. View Abstract
Short communication: A pilot study to determine safety and feasibility of a commercial enuresis alarm to detect voiding in infants. View Abstract
Is cerebral palsy associated with successful ureteral access during the initial attempt at ureteroscopy for urolithiasis in children and young adults? View Abstract
Interdisciplinary Collaboration in a Pediatric Urology Outpatient Clinic at a Tertiary Children's Hospital: A Case Series. View Abstract
Comparing Pediatric Ureteroscopy Outcomes with SuperPulsed Thulium Fiber Laser and Low-Power Holmium:YAG Laser. View Abstract
Dietary Risk Factors for Pediatric Kidney Stones: A Case-Control Study. View Abstract
Onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox): A reasonable alternative for refractory neurogenic bladder dysfunction in children and young adults. View Abstract
Flat Panel Detector c-Arms Are Associated with Dramatically Reduced Radiation Exposure During Ureteroscopy and Produce Superior Images. View Abstract
Pharmacological Dilutional Therapy Using the Vasopressin Antagonist Tolvaptan for Young Patients With Cystinuria: A Pilot Investigation. View Abstract
The effect of surgeon versus technologist control of fluoroscopy on radiation exposure during pediatric ureteroscopy: A randomized trial. View Abstract
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". View Abstract
Minor procedure, major impact: Patient-reported outcomes following urethral meatotomy. View Abstract
Prospective Validation of Clinical Score for Males Presenting With an Acute Scrotum. View Abstract
Variation in the evaluation of testicular conditions across United States pediatric emergency departments. View Abstract
Imaging in the diagnosis of pediatric urolithiasis. View Abstract
Commentary on "Tracking of radiation exposure in pediatric stone patients: The time is now". View Abstract
Granulomatous inflammation masquerading as an infected urachal cyst. View Abstract
Prospective systematic intervention to reduce patient exposure to radiation during pediatric ureteroscopy. View Abstract
Patient and family impact of pediatric genitourinary diagnostic imaging tests. View Abstract
Nomogram and scoring system for predicting stone-free status after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in children with urolithiasis. View Abstract
Perioperative risk factors for surgical complications in pediatric urology: a pilot study in preoperative risk assessment in children. View Abstract
Ultrasound versus computerized tomography for evaluating urolithiasis. View Abstract
What is the optimal surgical strategy for bulbous urethral stricture in boys? View Abstract
Nomograms for predicting annual resolution rate of primary vesicoureteral reflux: results from 2,462 children. View Abstract
Varicocele surgery: a decade's experience at a children's hospital. View Abstract
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy in pediatric patients using a late generation portable lithotriptor: experience at Children's Hospital Boston. View Abstract
Minimally invasive surgical approaches to retrovesical structures. View Abstract
Relationship of varicocele grade and testicular hypotrophy to semen parameters in adolescents. View Abstract
Refined microscopic urinalysis for red blood cell morphology in the evaluation of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria in a pediatric population. View Abstract
Urachal anomalies: defining the best diagnostic modality. View Abstract