[Which paediatric urological procedures can be performed in a general hospital?].

Principally, surgical procedures in children should be performed in specialized pediatric centers. Some minor procedures on older children could eventually take place in general hospitals, provided that pediatric medical and nursing competence is available. Adequate infrastructure and an environment appropriate for children are required as well. The comfort of therapy in an adjacent general hospital should not lead to an increased risk for the child. Principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies of frequent pediatric urological entities are described and discussed in this article.