“As techniques and the thinking and perspectives on management of diseases and diagnosis change, we want to ensure that Campbell-Walsh Urology remains current.” – Dr. Craig Peters
I always loved science, but I thought I was going to be an engineer. Urology is actually like biological engineering in a way. With urology, there is the problem-solving of engineering, but at the same time there is human contact. I think that’s why I went into pediatric urology. Urology itself is a fascinating mixture of surgical technology and a medical understanding of the more detailed biological mechanisms of disease in a fascinating part of the body. It really touches on multiple systems. Another big reason I went into urology was that I had very special role models who inspired me to go into the field — one of whom was Dr. Walsh, of Campbell-Walsh Urology.
As techniques and the thinking and perspectives on management of diseases and diagnosis change, we want to ensure that Campbell-Walsh Urology remains current. It’s difficult for any practitioner to stay on top of the trends, but we try to anticipate the changes and look ahead to see how new directions are evolving. We also try to identify the thought-leaders in those areas and include them as authors. By providing updates in-between the editions, we keep the text current and relevant.
Biography
Craig A. Peters, MD, FACS, FAAP is chief of Surgical Technology and Translation and principal investigator in the bioengineering initiative at the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Innovation, where he specializes in urinary obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, and bladder dysfunction. He is an editor of the tenth edition of Campbell-Walsh Urology.
After completing his MD at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Peters continued his medical education with pediatric urology and surgical fellowships at Boston Children’s Hospital. Today, his clinical work and research focuses on minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. His investigative work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Related Authors: Alan J. Wein, MD, PhD (Hon); Louis R. Kavoussi, MD; Alan W. Partin, MD, PhD
