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OVERVIEW

The primary goal of hypospadias repair is to achieve normal urinary function and anatomical alignment for future sexual health. Hypospadias affects approximately 1 in 200 to 1 in 300 live male births according to European Association of Urology (EAU) epidemiology data. The condition involves three main anatomical components: an abnormally located urethral meatus, ventral penile curvature (chordee), and an incomplete hooded foreskin. Reconstructive techniques mobilize local tissue, release tethering chordee tissue, and form a new urethral channel (neourethra). Early intervention during infancy leverages high tissue elasticity, minimizes psychological trauma, and ensures complete healing prior to toilet training.

PROCEDURE

Hypospadias repair is performed under general anesthesia combined with a caudal epidural or penile nerve block for perioperative pain control. The surgical team marks anatomical landmarks and places a traction suture in the glans penis. If chordee is present, the penile skin is mobilized and fibrous tissue is dissected off the ventral corporal bodies (orthoplasty) until artificial erection testing confirms a straight penis. For neourethral construction, the urethral plate is mobilized; in Tubularized Incised Plate (TIP) repair, a vertical midline incision is made along the plate, which is then tubularized over a small urethral stent using fine absorbable sutures. A vascularized subcutaneous flap (such as a dartos flap) is harvested from the dorsal foreskin and tunneled ventrally to cover the neourethra as a protective intermediate layer. Glanuloplasty is performed to close the glans wings over the newly formed meatus, and the penile skin is reconstructed or circumcised. A soft silicone urethral stent or Foley catheter is secured to drain urine during initial healing.

BENEFITS

Evidence-based clinical benefits of hypospadias repair include restoring a forward-directed, single urinary stream from the tip of the penis, enabling standing micturition in early childhood. Reconstruction eliminates ventral penile curvature, ensuring normal erectile anatomy and function for adult sexual health. Repair corrects the aesthetic appearance of the glans and foreskin, mitigating body image concerns and anxiety during adolescent development. Studies by Snodgrass et al. (2015) demonstrate long-term functional success rates exceeding 90% in primary distal repairs when performed by experienced pediatric urologists.

RECOVERY

Immediate recovery involves maintaining a specialized double-diapering technique or catheter drainage bag for 7 to 14 days post-surgery to protect the healing neourethra. Pain is managed using oral paracetamol, ibuprofen, and occasional bladder spasm medication such as oxybutynin. Light activity is permitted, but straddle toys, rough play, and swimming are restricted for 4 to 6 weeks. Complete epidermal healing occurs within 2 to 3 weeks, while deep tissue maturation and scar softening continue over 6 to 12 months. Long-term developmental assessments follow the child through toilet training and puberty.

WHAT WE TREAT

Hypospadias repair treats congenital urethral anomalies classified by meatal position: distal hypospadias (glanular, coronal, or subcoronal), intermediate hypospadias (midshaft), and proximal hypospadias (penoscrotal, scrotal, or perineal). It concurrently corrects associated conditions including ventral penile curvature (chordee), meatal stenosis, foreskin dorsal hood deformity, and bifid scrotum. In complex proximal presentations, surgical protocols address severe urethral plate hypoplasia and associated penoscrotal transposition.

PREPARATION

Preoperative evaluation includes a physical examination by a pediatric urologist to confirm meatal location, urethral plate quality, and presence of undescended testes. Blood tests are rarely required unless there is a personal or family history of bleeding disorders. If the penis or glans is exceptionally small (microphallus), a short course of preoperative parenteral testosterone or topical androgen cream may be prescribed 4 to 8 weeks prior to surgery to enlarge tissues and improve vascularity. Preoperative fasting guidelines must be strictly followed (typically clear fluids stopped 2 hours prior and solid food 6 hours prior to anesthesia). Diaper dermatitis or skin irritation in the groin area must be treated and resolved prior to the procedure date.

RISKS

Surgical risks of hypospadias repair are stratified by defect severity. Common and minor risks include localized postoperative edema, minor blood staining on dressings, penile bruising, and mild bladder spasms related to urethral stent irritation. Less common complications include localized wound infection, superficial skin dehiscence, and meatal stenosis (narrowing of the new urethral opening). Serious long-term complications include urethrocutaneous fistula (an abnormal passage leaking urine from the ventral shaft), urethral stricture (narrowing of the reconstructed urethral tube), recurrent penile curvature, urethral diverticulum (ballooning of the neourethra during voiding), and complete breakdown of the repair (dehiscence). Revision surgery may be required in 5% to 10% of primary distal cases and up to 20% to 30% of complex proximal repairs.

JOURNEY

The clinical journey for hypospadias repair begins with a comprehensive outpatient evaluation by a pediatric urologist between 3 and 6 months of age to classify the anatomical severity and plan surgical timing. Surgery is scheduled between 6 and 18 months under general anesthesia with local nerve blocks. On procedure day, repair is completed in 1.5 to 3 hours, and the patient is discharged home after recovery. A urethral stent or catheter remains in place for 7 to 14 days to drain urine and support tissue healing. Clinical follow-up occurs at 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, and annually through toilet training to evaluate urinary stream, tissue healing, and long-term penile growth.

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Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Saray Mah. Siteyolu Cad. No:7, Umraniye, 34768, Istanbul, Turkey

Medical Park Group, Istanbul

Medical Park Group, Istanbul

Fahrettin Kerim Gokay Cad. Tıbbiye Cd., Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey

Emsey Hospital, Pendik, Istanbul

Emsey Hospital, Pendik, Istanbul

Çamlık, Selçuklu Cd. No:22, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye

LIV Hospital, Istanbul

LIV Hospital, Istanbul

American Hospital, Istanbul

American Hospital, Istanbul

Guzelbahce Sk. No:20, 34365, Nisantasi, Istanbul, Turkey

Memorial Hospitals Group

Memorial Hospitals Group

Burhaniye, Nagehan Sokağı No:4/A D:1, 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye

Florence Nightingale Hospital Istanbul

Florence Nightingale Hospital Istanbul

Abide-i Hürriyet Cd No:166, 34381 Sisli, Istanbul

Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul

Medicana International Hospital, Istanbul

Halit Ziya Turkkani Mah. Medikal Park Cd. No:1, Beylikdüzü, İstanbul

Okan University Hospital Istanbul

Okan University Hospital Istanbul

Icmeler Mah. Aydınlıyolu Cd. No:2, 34947 Icmeler-Tuzla, Istanbul

Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul

Kolan International Hospital, Istanbul

Kaptanpasa Mah. Okmeydan Kavsagi, Darulaceze Cd. No:14, 34384 Sisli, Istanbul

Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Dubai, UAE

Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi

Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi

28th Street, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Burjeel Hospital, Dubai

Burjeel Hospital, Dubai

Dubai, UAE (part of Burjeel Holdings network)

King's College Hospital, Dubai

King's College Hospital, Dubai

Dubai Hills, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai, UAE

Neuro Spinal Hospital (NSH), Dubai

Neuro Spinal Hospital (NSH), Dubai

Dubai Science Park, Umm Suqeim St, Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE

HMS Al Garhoud Hospital, Dubai

HMS Al Garhoud Hospital, Dubai

Al Garhoud Street, Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE

Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai

Canadian Specialist Hospital, Dubai

Abu Hail Street 269/1, Canadian Specialist Hospital Building, Hor Al Anz East, Deira, Dubai, UAE

NMC Royal Women's Hospital, Abu Dhabi

NMC Royal Women's Hospital, Abu Dhabi

Tower B, Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Al Jazira Club, Opposite Dusit Thani, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

7A St, Al Qusais, Al Nahda 2, next to Bait Al Khair Building, Dubai

Bangkok Hospital, Thailand

Bangkok Hospital, Thailand

2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Road, Huay Khwang, Bangkok 10310, Thailand

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