Joseph G. Borer, MD
Chair, Reconstructive Urologic Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
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Joseph G. Borer, MD
Chair, Reconstructive Urologic Surgery
Associate Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Medical Services
Languages
English
Education
Undergraduate School
St. Bonaventure University
1985
Bonavemture
NY
Medical School
State University of New York at Syracuse
1989
Syracuse
NY
Internship
State University of New York at Brooklyn
1990
Brooklyn
NY
Residency
Surgery
State University of New York at Brooklyn
1992
Brooklyn
NY
Fellowship
Clinical
Boston Children's Hospital
1997
Boston
MA
Fellowship
Research
Boston Children's Hospital
1988
Boston
MA
Media
Caregiver Profile
Meet Dr. Joseph G. Borer
Certifications
American Board of Urology (Pediatric Urology)
Professional History
Dr. Borer is a pediatric urologist and urologic surgeon with a specialized interest in the care of patients with complex urologic problems. He also specializes in major reconstructive surgery using standard and minimally invasive techniques. Most of his time is devoted to delivering specialized clinical care to patients, and teaching residents and fellows. The remaining time is spent on advancing the field through research, and creating and overseeing new models of care. His recent work has involved development of the Bladder Exstrophy Program, which has allowed him to publish significant outcomes data on many aspects of care of these complex children.
In his positions as the first incumbent Reconstructive Urologic Surgery Chair and the Director of the Bladder Exstrophy Program, Co-Director of the Robotics Program, and the Director of Neurourology and Urodynamics, he is uniquely positioned to continue the efforts of current and future optimization of care for infants, children and young adults with complex genitourinary anomalies.
Dr. Borer presents his work nationally with colleagues at the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Urology, American Urological Society, and the Society for Pediatric Urology and internationally at the European Society for Pediatric Urology and recent Bladder Exstrophy Workshop in Casablanca, Morocco. He and his team have published meaningful findings on evaluation, management and psychosocial aspects of care for these children extending from prenatal diagnosis into adulthood.
In addition to clinical and teaching responsibilities, Dr. Borer is participating in several ongoing basic and translational research projects including the characterization of mouse models to dissect the molecular basis of lower urinary tract morphogenesis during development. Dr. Borer is also Co-PI on a project involving genetic analysis of patients with epispadias, bladder exstrophy, cloacal exstrophy and cloacal malformation using state-of-the-art genome sequencing approaches.
Publications
Multi-Institutional Bladder Exstrophy Consortium After 8 Years: The Short- and Intermediate-Term Outcomes. View Abstract
Is Immobilization Technique Associated With Postoperative Pubic Rami Diastasis Following Bladder Exstrophy Closure? View Abstract
Male epispadias repair: Outcomes at three sites prior to the establishment of a multi-institutional collaboration. View Abstract
Pelvic Ectopic Kidney Prevalence and Pressure Changes During Cloacal Exstrophy (Omphalocele-Exstrophy-Imperforate Anus-Spinal Defects Syndrome) Closure. View Abstract
Ensuring our exstrophy-epispadias complex patients and families thrive. View Abstract
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for an Uncommon Complex Urological Procedure: The Complete Primary Repair of Bladder Exstrophy. View Abstract
Early urodynamic findings after complete primary repair of exstrophy. View Abstract
Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex. View Abstract
False-positive urine pregnancy screening tests are uncommon in the hospital setting among patients with bowel-containing urinary tract reconstruction. View Abstract
Prenatal Diagnosis of Bladder Exstrophy and OEIS over 20 Years. View Abstract
Repurposing tools: A peña stimulator as a tool to map the limits of dissection and continence zone during bladder exstrophy repair. View Abstract
Hindgut Duplication in an Infant with Omphalocele-Exstrophy-Imperforate Anus-Spinal Defects (OEIS) Complex. View Abstract
Prostatic metaplasia of the vagina in transmasculine individuals. View Abstract
Bilateral ureteral reimplantation at complete primary repair of exstrophy: Post-operative outcomes. View Abstract
The Richard Grady Monsplasty: A vertical Z-plasty technique. View Abstract
Safety of delayed surgical repair of omphalocele-exstrophy-imperforate anus-spinal defects (OEIS) complex in infants with significant comorbidities. View Abstract
Timing of inguinal hernia following complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy. View Abstract
A New Approach to Cloaca: Laparoscopic Separation of the Urogenital Sinus. View Abstract
Key anatomic findings on fetal ultrasound and MRI in the prenatal diagnosis of bladder and cloacal exstrophy. View Abstract
Necrotizing Fasciitis Following Routine Genitourinary Surgery in Healthy Infants. View Abstract
Evaluation of outcomes following complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy at three individual sites prior to the establishment of a multi-institutional collaborative model. View Abstract
A single-institution experience of complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy in girls: risk factors for urinary retention. View Abstract
Anatomic findings associated with epispadias in boys: Implications for surgical management and urinary continence. View Abstract
Short-term outcomes of the multi-institutional bladder exstrophy consortium: Successes and complications in the first two years of collaboration. View Abstract
Editorial Comment. View Abstract
Sacral agenesis and neurogenic bladder: Long-term outcomes of bladder and kidney function. View Abstract
Experience, Expertise and Dedication are Requirements for Successful Outcome in Bladder Exstrophy Care. View Abstract
An initial report of a novel multi-institutional bladder exstrophy consortium: a collaboration focused on primary surgery and subsequent care. View Abstract
Semen parameters in adolescents with varicocele: association with testis volume differential and total testis volume. View Abstract
Editorial comment. View Abstract
Bladder exstrophy: current management and postoperative imaging. View Abstract
Combined cystometrography and electromyography of the external urethral sphincter following complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy. View Abstract
Health related quality of life in patients with bladder exstrophy: a call for targeted interventions. View Abstract
Dkk1 in the peri-cloaca mesenchyme regulates formation of anorectal and genitourinary tracts. View Abstract
Practice patterns and resource utilization for infants with bladder exstrophy: a national perspective. View Abstract
Autologous cell seeded biodegradable scaffold for augmentation cystoplasty: phase II study in children and adolescents with spina bifida. View Abstract
Are osteotomies necessary for bladder exstrophy closure? View Abstract
A survey to assess body and self-image in individuals with bladder exstrophy: a call for psychosocial support. View Abstract
Editorial comment. View Abstract
Embryonic origin and remodeling of the urinary and digestive outlets. View Abstract
Urological complications and vesicoureteral reflux following pediatric kidney transplantation. View Abstract
The impact of electrocautery method on post-operative bleeding complications after non-newborn circumcision and revision circumcision. View Abstract
Urodynamic findings in patients with Currarino syndrome. View Abstract
Commentary to 'The modern staged repair of classic bladder exstrophy: a detailed postoperative management strategy for primary bladder closure'. View Abstract
Screening for malignancy after augmentation cystoplasty in children with spina bifida: a decision analysis. View Abstract
The use of bladder neck reconstruction in bladder exstrophy. View Abstract
Bladder neck reconstruction is often necessary after complete primary repair of exstrophy. View Abstract
Urodynamic abnormalities in toilet trained children with primary vesicoureteral reflux. View Abstract
Long-term experience and outcomes of robotic assisted laparoscopic pyeloplasty in children and young adults. View Abstract
Editorial comment. View Abstract
Editorial comment. View Abstract
Risk factors for urinary tract infection after renal transplantation and its impact on graft function in children and young adults. View Abstract
Management of recurrent urethral strictures after hypospadias repair: is there a role for repeat dilation or endoscopic incision? View Abstract
Biofeedback training for lower urinary tract symptoms: factors affecting efficacy. View Abstract
Ultrasound versus computerized tomography for evaluating urolithiasis. View Abstract
What is the optimal surgical strategy for bulbous urethral stricture in boys? View Abstract
Nomograms for predicting annual resolution rate of primary vesicoureteral reflux: results from 2,462 children. View Abstract
Stress and coping of parents of young children diagnosed with bladder exstrophy. View Abstract
Robot assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: a viable and safe option in children. View Abstract
Varicocele surgery: a decade's experience at a children's hospital. View Abstract
Prospective followup in patients after complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy. View Abstract
Robot-assisted laparoscopic ureteroureterostomy: description of technique. View Abstract
Concurrent management of bilateral ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children using robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery. View Abstract
Minimally invasive surgical approaches to retrovesical structures. View Abstract
Children's Hospital Boston's Center for Bladder Exstrophy Care & Support team live interactive (webcast) discussion on exstrophy of the bladder View Abstract
Relationship of varicocele grade and testicular hypotrophy to semen parameters in adolescents. View Abstract
Contemporary outcomes in bladder exstrophy. View Abstract
Early results of robot assisted laparoscopic lithotomy in adolescents. View Abstract
Robotic surgery in the pediatric airway: application and safety. View Abstract
The undescended testicle View Abstract
Complications of hypospadias surgery View Abstract
Complications of exstrophy and epispadias surgery View Abstract
Bladder and external urethral sphincter function after prenatal closure of myelomeningocele. View Abstract
Robotic surgery for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. View Abstract
Pediatric robot assisted laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty: comparison with a cohort of open surgery. View Abstract
Renal biopsy in congenital ureteropelvic junction obstruction: evidence for parenchymal maldevelopment. View Abstract
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction after sacrococcygeal teratoma resection. View Abstract
Testicular hypotrophy does not correlate with grade of adolescent varicocele. View Abstract
Voiding dysfunction: outcome in infants with congenital vesicoureteral reflux [editorial] View Abstract
The failed complete repair of bladder exstrophy: insights and outcomes [editorial] View Abstract
Balanitis xerotica obliterans in boys. View Abstract
Intermittent testicular torsion: diagnostic features and management outcomes. View Abstract
Bladder growth and development after complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy in the newborn with comparison to staged approach. View Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging of pelvic musculoskeletal and genitourinary anatomy in patients before and after complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy. View Abstract
Early outcome following complete primary repair of bladder exstrophy in the newborn. View Abstract
Pediatric retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: comparison with an age matched cohort of open surgery. View Abstract
Is adolescent varicocele a progressive disease process? View Abstract
Current management of bladder exstrophy. View Abstract
Bladder function. Male external genitalia. Female genital tract. Ambiguous genitalia View Abstract
Fibroepithelial polyps causing ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children. View Abstract
Neonatal scrotal haematoma: mimicker of neonatal testicular torsion. View Abstract
A nuclear form of the heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor precursor is a feature of aggressive transitional cell carcinoma. View Abstract
Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty for repair of proximal hypospadias View Abstract
Vesicoureteral reflux View Abstract
Multicystic dysplastic kidney View Abstract
Rate and predictors of spontaneous resolution of prenatally diagnosed primary nonrefluxing megaureter. View Abstract
The outcome of voiding dysfunction managed with clean intermittent catheterization in neurologically and anatomically normal children. View Abstract
Testicular volume: comparison of orchidometer and US measurements in dogs. View Abstract
Hypospadias View Abstract
Reoperative surgery for hypospadias with tubularized incised plate urethroplasty View Abstract
Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty: expanded use in primary and repeat surgery for hypospadias. View Abstract
Trauma to the genitourinary system. Posterior urethral valves. Hypospadias. Voiding dysfunction. Available from the Center for General Pediatric Urology page http://www.childrenshospital.org/ View Abstract
Pediatric urology: vesicoureteral reflux and megaureter. Objectives for Urology Residency Education. American Urological Association View Abstract
Improving outcome in pediatric bladder replacement surgery View Abstract
Management of distal hypospadias View Abstract
99m Technetium dimercapto-succinic acid renal scintigraphy abnormalities in infants with sterile high grade vesicoureteral reflux. View Abstract
The spectrum of Sertoli cell tumors in children. View Abstract
Ketorolac suppresses postoperative bladder spasms after pediatric ureteral reimplantation. View Abstract
Pediatric retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy. View Abstract
Penile reconstruction: current status View Abstract
Ureteral reimplantation View Abstract
Endoscopic retroperitoneal nephrectomy View Abstract
Primäre hypospadie-versorgung und rezidiv-hypospadie-korrektur nach der Snodgrass-technik. [Primary and reoperative hypospadias repair with the Snodgrass technique.] View Abstract
Amphiregulin Is Coordinately Expressed with Heparin-Binding Epidermal Growth Factor-Like Growth Factor in the Interstitial Smooth Muscle of the Human Prostate1. View Abstract
Amphiregulin is coordinately expressed with heparin-binding epidermal growth factor-like growth factor in the interstitial smooth muscle of the human prostate. View Abstract
Pediatric retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy using 2 mm. instrumentation. View Abstract
Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor expression increases selectively in bladder smooth muscle in response to lower urinary tract obstruction. View Abstract
Current trends in hypospadias repair. View Abstract
Renal findings on radiological followup of patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. View Abstract
Prone retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy and retroperitoneal surgery [videocassette] View Abstract
Disorders of the bladder and urethra. Burg FD, Ingelfinger JR, Wald ER, Polin RA, editors View Abstract
Stretch activates heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor expression in bladder smooth muscle cells. View Abstract
Large-cell calcifying Sertoli cell tumor of the testis: case report and review of the literature. View Abstract
A single-system ectopic ureter draining an ectopic dysplastic kidney: delayed diagnosis in the young female with continuous urinary incontinence. View Abstract
Age specific prostate specific antigen reference ranges: population specific. View Abstract
Primary and reoperative hypospadias repair with the Snodgrass technique. View Abstract
Management of posterior urethral valves on the basis of urodynamic findings. View Abstract
Management of vesicoureteral reflux View Abstract
Circumcision: successful glanular reconstruction and survival following traumatic amputation. View Abstract
Applied stapling technique in radical retropubic prostatectomy: efficient, effective and efficacious. View Abstract
Mixed gonadal dysgenesis and dysgenetic male pseudohermaphroditism. View Abstract
Unilateral multicystic dysplasia in 1 component of a horseshoe kidney: case reports and review of the literature. View Abstract
Unilateral single vaginal ectopic ureter with ipsilateral hypoplastic pelvic kidney and bicornuate uterus. View Abstract
Relationship between determinants of oxygen delivery and respiratory abnormalities in preterm infants with anemia. View Abstract
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