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Hypospadias - Frequently Asked Questions


Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor can help correct hypospadias?

A pediatric urology surgeon can help correct hypospadias.

2. What will happen if the hypospadias is left untreated?

If hypospadias is left untreated, the child may have problems learning to use a toilet properly. During adulthood, it can lead to difficulty in achieving an erection and infertility problems.

3. Are there any complications of surgical correction of hypospadias?

Complications can occur in 5% cases. They include:
  • Meatal stenosis - The new opening gets small gradually
  • Urine leaks at the original site (Fistula).
Both these can be corrected by another minor operation; so the parents need not have undue concern about this.
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