Sender Herschorn, University of Toronto

Research

Laser Therapy Urinary Incontinence Women'S Health

Latest papers

The long-term risk of urethral stricture requiring surgical intervention following pediatric hypospadias repair: A population-based cohort study.
Journal of pediatric urology · 2026 · senior author
Reply to Editorial Comment on "Augmentation Enterocystoplasty After Pelvic Radiation: A Retrospective Cohort Study".
Urology · 2026 · senior author
Kidney Morbidity in Pediatric Patients With Spina Bifida.
JAMA network open · 2026

All 135 publications

Latest funding

"Laser treatment for stress urinary incontinence - a randomized controlled trial"
CIHR · 2017 · Principal investigator
$481,950

All 1 grants and awards

135 publications.

01

The long-term risk of urethral stricture requiring surgical intervention following pediatric hypospadias repair: A population-based cohort study.

Neu S, Chua M, Lin L, Warren C, Wilton D, Saskin R, Kim JK, Matta R, Hird A, Nam R, Kodama R, Herschorn S

Journal of pediatric urology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2026.105962 PMID: 42114170

02

Reply to Editorial Comment on "Augmentation Enterocystoplasty After Pelvic Radiation: A Retrospective Cohort Study".

Thomas HS, Herschorn S

Urology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2026.02.013 PMID: 41692060

03

Kidney Morbidity in Pediatric Patients With Spina Bifida.

Thomas HS, Matta R, Morais S, Wilton D, Saskin R, Chua M, Hird A, Nam RK, Herschorn S, Neu S

JAMA network open2026

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.19794 PMID: 42360745

04

Augmentation Enterocystoplasty After Pelvic Radiation: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Thomas HS, Herschorn S, Raveendran L, Locke J

Urology2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2026.01.018 PMID: 41547410

05

Emergency Department Visits, Hospital Admissions, and Wait Times for Patients With Urologic Conditions.

Matta R, Shaw J, Mohamud H, Morais S, Saskin R, Hird A, Neu S, Herschorn S, Nam RK

JAMA network open2026

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.60058 PMID: 41801205

06

Non-industry-funded randomized controlled trial of Er:YAG vaginal laser to treat female stress urinary incontinence (reply to letter to the editor).

Lee P, Carr L, Kung R, Herschorn S

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2025.09.015 PMID: 40947083

07

Transvaginal vesicovaginal fistula repair-high success with low morbidity despite radiation or prior repair.

Neu S, Matta R, Herschorn S

World journal of urology2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00345-026-06233-3 PMID: 41642442

08

Bladder Function and Safety of Vibegron in Men With Overactive Bladder Receiving Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Outcomes From the Phase 3 Randomized Controlled COURAGE Trial.

Rovner ES, Owens-Grillo J, Thomas E, Herschorn S, Peters KM, Staskin D, Mujais S

Neurourology and urodynamics2026

DOI: 10.1002/nau.70199 PMID: 41363221

09

Case series - Urethral-pubic symphysis leak and osteomyelitis following GreenLight™ photoselective photovaporization of the prostate.

Kim M, Kooyman A, Fishberg SE, Locke JA, Neu S, Herschorn S

Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada2026Senior author

DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.9473 PMID: 41848534

10

Efficacy and Safety of Mirabegron in Males with Overactive Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Analysis from an Integrated Database.

Hadi FA, Schild A, Hansen MK, Anaokar S, Herschorn S

European urology open science2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2025.10.001 PMID: 41246035

"Laser treatment for stress urinary incontinence - a randomized controlled trial"

Principal investigatorCIHR2017Project Grant

Principal investigators: Lee, Patricia; Carr, Lesley; Herschorn, Sender; Kung, Rose C

Keywords: Laser Therapy; Urinary Incontinence; Women'S Health

$481,950

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Surgery
Toronto General Research Institute
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Department of Radiation Oncology
Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care
Other

Co-authors at University of Toronto, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Lesley Carr

Obstetrics and Gynecology

9 shared papers, latest 2026

Girish Kulkarni

Toronto General Research Institute

3 shared papers, latest 2020

Arun Seth

Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology

2 shared papers, latest 2018

Blayne Welk

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

2 shared papers, latest 2022

Rose Kung

Obstetrics and Gynecology

2 shared papers, latest 2026

Gerard Morton

Department of Radiation Oncology

2 shared papers, latest 2018

Tara Gomes

Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care

2 shared papers, latest 2022

Patricia Lee

Obstetrics and Gynecology

2 shared papers, latest 2026

Angela Jerath

Anesthesiology and Pain Management

1 shared papers, latest 2017

Keith Jarvi

Department of Surgery

1 shared papers, latest 2022

Steven Narod

Epidemiology Division

1 shared papers, latest 2019

David Juurlink

Faculty

1 shared papers, latest 2022

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Laser Therapy Dear Professor Herschorn, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "The long-term risk of urethral stricture requiring surgical intervention following pediatric hypospadias repair: A population-based cohort study." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

Sender Herschorn

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

The long-term risk of urethral stricture requiring surgical intervention following pediatric hypospadias repair: A population-based cohort study.

Reply to Editorial Comment on "Augmentation Enterocystoplasty After Pelvic Radiation: A Retrospective Cohort Study".

Kidney Morbidity in Pediatric Patients With Spina Bifida.

Augmentation Enterocystoplasty After Pelvic Radiation: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Emergency Department Visits, Hospital Admissions, and Wait Times for Patients With Urologic Conditions.

Non-industry-funded randomized controlled trial of Er:YAG vaginal laser to treat female stress urinary incontinence (reply to letter to the editor).

Transvaginal vesicovaginal fistula repair-high success with low morbidity despite radiation or prior repair.

Bladder Function and Safety of Vibegron in Men With Overactive Bladder Receiving Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Outcomes From the Phase 3 Randomized Controlled COURAGE Trial.

Case series - Urethral-pubic symphysis leak and osteomyelitis following GreenLight™ photoselective photovaporization of the prostate.

Efficacy and Safety of Mirabegron in Males with Overactive Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Analysis from an Integrated Database.

"Laser treatment for stress urinary incontinence - a randomized controlled trial"

Frequent collaborators

Lesley Carr

Mina Tadrous

Adrian Wagg

Girish Kulkarni

Arun Seth

Blayne Welk

Rose Kung

Gerard Morton

Tara Gomes

Patricia Lee

Alyson Mahar

Angela Jerath

Laura Nguyen

Vasundara Venkateswaran

Ewa Szumacher

Jon Barrett

Keith Jarvi

Yanan (juliana) Li

Bobby Shayegan

Steven Narod

David Juurlink

Sender Herschorn

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

The long-term risk of urethral stricture requiring surgical intervention following pediatric hypospadias repair: A population-based cohort study.

Reply to Editorial Comment on "Augmentation Enterocystoplasty After Pelvic Radiation: A Retrospective Cohort Study".

Kidney Morbidity in Pediatric Patients With Spina Bifida.

Augmentation Enterocystoplasty After Pelvic Radiation: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Emergency Department Visits, Hospital Admissions, and Wait Times for Patients With Urologic Conditions.

Non-industry-funded randomized controlled trial of Er:YAG vaginal laser to treat female stress urinary incontinence (reply to letter to the editor).

Transvaginal vesicovaginal fistula repair-high success with low morbidity despite radiation or prior repair.

Bladder Function and Safety of Vibegron in Men With Overactive Bladder Receiving Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Outcomes From the Phase 3 Randomized Controlled COURAGE Trial.

Case series - Urethral-pubic symphysis leak and osteomyelitis following GreenLight&#x2122; photoselective photovaporization of the prostate.

Efficacy and Safety of Mirabegron in Males with Overactive Bladder and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Analysis from an Integrated Database.

"Laser treatment for stress urinary incontinence - a randomized controlled trial"

Frequent collaborators

Lesley Carr

Mina Tadrous

Adrian Wagg

Girish Kulkarni

Arun Seth

Blayne Welk

Rose Kung

Gerard Morton

Tara Gomes

Patricia Lee

Alyson Mahar

Angela Jerath

Laura Nguyen

Vasundara Venkateswaran

Ewa Szumacher

Jon Barrett

Keith Jarvi

Yanan (juliana) Li

Bobby Shayegan

Steven Narod

David Juurlink

Case series - Urethral-pubic symphysis leak and osteomyelitis following GreenLight™ photoselective photovaporization of the prostate.