Hypospadias Management

Hypospadias

Urethra on Underside of Penis

Overview

Hypospadias is a congenital condition in which the urethra is on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip of it. The urethra is a tube through which urine is drained out of the body. It is a common birth defect and can be easily treated by surgery.

Symptoms

A child with hypospadias may have the following signs and symptoms:

Urethral Opening Near or Behind Scrotum

Hormonal Imbalance & Genetics

Causes

The following are the most common causes of hypospadias:

Diagnosis

A physical examination by a doctor is required to determine the best way of treatment.

When to See a Doctor

Make an appointment right away if any worrisome symptoms appear.

Treatment

The treatment always depends on the severity of the condition. Minor hypospadias does not require surgery. However, surgery is recommended by doctors to reposition the urethral opening and straighten the penis.

It is performed usually when the baby is between the ages of 6 and 12 months. Usually, this condition can be corrected by a single surgery. The success rate is 100% and there is hardly any problem with wound healing or scarring.

Surgeons at Curadors have performed several such surgeries successfully over a period of 15 years. Our partnered facility, Maroof International Hospital has state-of-the-art operation theaters equipped with the world’s most advanced equipment to provide the best quality treatment to our patients.

Risks, Complications & Preventions

Hypospadias surgeries are usually quite successful but there can be some complications too. Sometimes, a hole or a fistula may occur due to which urine may leak through it. Such complications may require additional surgery for repair. Patients are required to return for regular checkups after surgery and also up till puberty.