At what age is hypospadias repair?

Hypospadias repair is done most often when boys are between 6 months and 2 years old. The surgery is done as an outpatient. The child rarely has to spend a night in the hospital.

Does hypospadias run in families?

Hypospadias happens when the penis does not form correctly before birth. This condition happens in about 1 out of every 250 births and can run in families.

How successful is hypospadias surgery in babies?

Hypospadias (and chordee) repair procedures are very successful. Most repairs last a lifetime. The penis has a normal, healthy function. Your child’s healthcare provider will discuss the schedule of any needed follow-up appointments.

Why are babies born with hypospadias?

The causes of hypospadias in most infants are unknown. In most cases, hypospadias is thought to be caused by a combination of genes and other factors, such as things the mother comes in contact with in her environment, or what the mother eats or drinks, or certain medications she uses during pregnancy.

Does hypospadias affect growth?

In most of the literature, the penile length of patients who had hypospadias surgery in childhood was compared depending on the severity of hypospadias [6, 7]. In those studies, it was revealed that the severity of hypospadias was a significant risk factor for smaller penile size.

Can men with hypospadias have kids?

Hypospadias does not directly cause infertility. However, men with severe hypospadias may be infertile due to accompanying problems with the testes.

Can you have a baby with hypospadias?

The fold of skin on top of the penis (the foreskin) also forms abnormally. Hypospadias can prevent normal urine flow. Later in life it can cause problems with semen flow. This can lead to not being able to have children (infertility).

What are the side effects of hypospadias surgery?

Some complications specific to hypospadias surgery include:

  • Most children will need a catheter or stent for about a week after the surgery.
  • There may be some bleeding from the penis.
  • The wound may not heal well.
  • The new opening may narrow, which makes it more difficult to pass urine.

Can hypospadias be cured?

Most forms of hypospadias can be corrected in a single surgery that’s done on an outpatient basis. Some forms of hypospadias will require more than one surgery to correct the defect.

What hypospadias looks like?

Signs and symptoms of hypospadias may include: Opening of the urethra at a location other than the tip of the penis. Downward curve of the penis (chordee) Hooded appearance of the penis because only the top half of the penis is covered by foreskin.

How long is hypospadias recovery?

Your child’s penis will be swollen and bruised. This will get better after a few weeks. Full healing will take up to 6 weeks.