Question
A boy is suffering from hypospadias, characterized by an inability of the penis to urinate normally, with the urethral opening located at the junction of the penis and scrotum. The patient had undergone surgery in Laokoukou in May this year, but the surgery was not successful. The family hopes to seek specialized medical experts in this field in the Zhengzhou area to receive effective treatment.
Answer
Hypospadias is a common congenital anomaly affecting the lower urinary tract and external genitalia in boys. Currently, surgery is the only method for treating this condition. The primary goal of the surgery is to correct the curvature of the penis, bringing the urethral opening as close to a normal position as possible, allowing children to urinate standing up and retaining reproductive ability in adulthood. It is recommended to complete the surgery before the age of school entry. If there is also underdevelopment of the penis, consideration can be given to using chorionic gonadotropin for 1 to 2 treatment courses until the penis reaches an appropriate size before surgery. As for the specific costs of the surgery, they will vary depending on the severity of the condition and the region.