Patient's question:
My son is currently 19 months old and has been diagnosed with mild Type II hypospadias. The doctor has recommended surgery and undergoing a "cultured cell chromosome test," but both require queuing. I would like to ask if your hospital also requires queuing? I don't know how long the wait will be.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Hypospadias is a common congenital anomaly of the male lower urinary tract and external genitalia. The urethra opens on the ventral side of the penis, with the proximal part of the normal urethra leading to the perineum. In most cases, it is accompanied by penile curvature. It is one of the most common anomalies of the pediatric urogenital system. Hypospadias can be a single defect or a more complex issue, such as a phenotypic expression of intersex. The repair and reconstruction of hypospadias require various surgical techniques. Most advocate for early surgery. The surgical age can be advanced to 6 months to avoid affecting the child's physical and mental health.