This is a study about the current status of knowledge and level of ins
ight in treatment possibilities of pediatric urological diseases in da
ily practice of Dutch general practitioners (GPs). A questionnaire was
mailed to GPs with questions concerning the structure of their medica
l practice, the localization, the received education in pediatric urol
ogy and knowledge of this subspeciality. Also, questions were asked ab
out their current knowledge and first choice of treatment for maldesce
nsus testis, urinary tract infections, enuresis nocturna and congenita
l abnormalities. The 995 forms that were returned, representing 1,457
GPs, are discussed. New developments in diagnostic procedures and trea
tment possibilities should be reflected in the exchange of information
between GPs and (sub)specialists. However, before changes can be real
ized, the current knowledge and opinions should be known. This study i
nvestigates the current opinion of GPs of different pediatric urologic
al diseases. Additionally, the incidence and current state of the art
in diagnosis and treatment are discussed.