Special Articles

5.　The present and future of pediatric urology

Hiroki Shima
Former president of the Japanese Society of Urology
Professor emeritus, Hyogo College of Medicine

Abstract

　The Japanese Society of Pediatric Urology（JSPU）was established in 1992 with great contribution by Prof. Kazuo Otaguro, Prof. Fumihiko Ikoma and et al. The number of Society members reached 758 and there were 93 certified pediatric urologists in 2008. The present and future of pediatric urology are described.

Keywords：Pediatric urology, Medical association, Certified doctor