Hypospadias is the second most common genital birth defect in boys, and it varies in severity and has long-term functional implications for individuals suffering from it. The incidence of hypospadias is increasing, with elevated environmental pollution as the suspected cause. The most important part of its management involves preoperative assessment. Though advanced surgical techniques have alleviated the complication rates of hypospadias, standardization of well-designed prospective studies will further improve decision-making in surgeries.
In addition, recent studies reveal that long-term follow-up and patient-reported outcome measures help better assess surgical results. To learn more about the surgical management of primary hypospadias, join Dr. VVS Chandrasekharam for a Surgical Suite session on “ Primary Hypospadias ” on 3 rd September 2022, 5:00 PM IST onwards. Tune in to…
