Hypospadias as a Chronic Illness

Once a surgical procedure is completed, the duration of followup is determined by the risk of complications. After a routine circumcision one has a single followup and, if all is well, is discharged home. In  contrast, penile reconstruction for hypospadias repair has a greater risk of complication development. The general consensus is that the complication rate for distal hypospadias is close to 10%. However, more recent studies have shown that with extended followup proximal repairs have a much more g rim outcome.
Source: The Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research