Hypospadias Surgery
Hypospadias Surgery
When the hole in the penis is not at the proper location at the end of the penis, hypospadias surgery is performed. Your child’s operation will be performed under general anesthesia, which means he will be completely unconscious throughout the procedure.
Fast Facts About Hypospadias Repair
- If the opening in the penis is not at the normal location at the end of the penis, hypospadias repair is performed.
- Your child’s operation will be performed under general anesthesia, which means he will be completely unconscious throughout the procedure.
- Your child will also get a caudal anesthetic, which will relieve discomfort in the lower body.
- Your child’s hypospadias will be repaired by a pediatric urologist, who specializes in surgery of the urinary system and reproductive organs in children.
- The Same-Day Surgery Center at Children’s Hospital performs this procedure.
- This procedure might take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours.