Anatomy of the bladder and urethra. Lecture

The article presents up-to-date consolidated data on the structure and functional features of anatomical structures, terminologically covered by the concept of "lower urinary tract".This paper is based on the work of the Department of Urology and Neuro-Urology of the Research Institute of Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery of the Ministry of Health of Russia. For the period 2000 to 2018, under the guidance of professors E.L. Vishnevsky and V.G. Geldt, numerous studies were conducted, the results of which led to a critical rethinking of several concepts related to the surgical anatomy and functioning of the bladder and urethra in children. Given the current community demand for the highest possible quality of life for patients with disorders of the pelvic organs, it is appropriate to draw the attention of healthcare professionals to aspects required for proper surgical reconstruction of the lower urinary tract.