Question
The baby has had the pediatric urethroplasty for three months now, and I’ve noticed that whenever the baby cries or is restless, he urinates, or he urinates immediately when he needs to go. He can’t control it. Before the surgery, he could always hold it until I helped him take off his pants. So, does the pediatric urethroplasty hurt?
Answer
Pediatric urethroplasty is a common congenital anomaly of the male lower urinary tract and external genitalia. It is one of the most common congenital anomalies in the pediatric urogenital system, often accompanied by incomplete penis development. Urethroplasty can be a single defect or a more complex issue, such as a phenotypic manifestation of intersexuality. Repairing and reconstructing urethroplasty requires various surgical techniques, with most advocating for early surgery. The age for surgery can be as early as 6 months to avoid affecting the child’s physical and mental health. General anesthesia is used during surgery, so the surgery itself does not cause pain. The baby’s current incontinence may be related to some physiological changes during the postoperative recovery process. It is recommended to consult with a doctor and undergo further evaluation.