Is Hypospadias a Genetic Problem?
I saw a charming young couple in my clinic today. They brought their 1-year-old son to me for hypospadias surgery. After examining the child, I discussed the plan of treatment with them. They were...
Child has Hypospadias
Hidden Complications of Hypospadias Surgery: Urethral Stricture
An 8-year-old boy with a history of 3 prior operations for hypospadias elsewhere was brought to be with recurrent urinary tract infections. His Ultrasound (USG) examination revealed that he had swelling in both kidneys...
Is Hypospadias Surgery a Minor Operation?
Doctor, we thought Hypospadias surgery is a minor operation. Only after my son’s operation failed 2 times, I realised that it is a major and difficult operation. Last week I had a call from...
What are the Types of Hypospadias
‘What are the types of hypospadias? What is the basis on which hypospadias is classified as various types? Is there any difference between surgery for mild, moderate and severe cases of hypospadias? How is...
Two-Stage Hypospadias Repair
Last week we operated on 2 children with severe hypospadias. One of them underwent stage 1 operation. The other child, who had undergone stage 1 operation last year, now underwent stage 2 operation. When...
How do we Know our Child has Hypospadias?
This is a very common doubt expressed by parents. Hypospadias is an external defect, hence it is very easy to observe and diagnose. Today most deliveries are attended by the pediatric doctor who examines...