SYNOPSIS
Hypospadias is a common malformation in boys with potential long-term consequences. Despite better understanding of the malformation and refinement of surgery, the results can remain unsatisfactory, especially in proximal hypospadias. Prof Martin Koyle will present the journey of an experienced pediatric urologist involved in surgical correction and follow-up of patients with hypospadias.
SPEAKER
Dr. Martin A. Koyle joined The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, as Professor and Program Director for the Division of Urology in July of 2011 and was appointed Division Chief and the Women’s Auxiliary Chair in Urology and Regenerative Medicine in March, 2013. He trained in medicine at the University of Manitoba in Canada. He undertook residency and fellowship training at Los Angeles ­ USC Medical Center, Harvard University and University of California. He began his academic career at UCLA School of Medicine (1980-1989) as Assistant Professor of Surgery. He then worked at University of Colorado and The Children’s Hospital as Chair, Pediatric Urology and Vice Chief, Division of Urology (1989-2008), and later Professor of Surgery. He held other posts including Division Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital, Professor of Urology at the University of Washington in Seattle, and the Michael Mitchell Endowed Chair in Pediatric Urology.

During more than a quarter century in academic urology, Dr. Koyle has been known for his innovations and contributions to basic and clinical research, specifically to the fields of pediatric urology and transplantation. He was the first to publish on laparoscopic nephrectomy in infants; introduced the MACE (Malone Antegrade Continence Enema), the Bianchi technique (single incision orchidopexy) and the Bracka hypospadias repair to North America; and also exported the tubularized incised urethral plate hypospadias repair (Snodgrass technique) beyond North America to Europe and Asia.