Patient's question:
A 5-year-old child has penile hypospadias and underwent urethral reconstruction and penile correction surgery at the hospital. A week after the surgery, it was discovered that there was a leak at the suture site, located at the base of the penis. It has been one month since the surgery. I would like to know if this leakage can heal on its own? If repair is needed, how should it be done?Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, the main surgical complications of hypospadias surgery are: urethral fistula, urethral neoplasm dislodgement, and urethral stricture. Since hypospadias surgery is a complex plastic surgery, it may sometimes require multiple procedures to heal on its own. It is recommended that you always maintain a positive mood and do not worry too much. You can visit a large-scale, reputable specialized hospital for follow-up treatment and consult an experienced doctor to perform the surgery again, preventing the recurrence of complications.