Question
Is general anesthesia necessary for pediatric urethral opening defect surgery?
Answer
General anesthesia is not necessary for pediatric urethral opening defect surgery. Urethral opening defect is a congenital disease of the pediatric urogenital system, characterized by the urethral opening not being at the tip of the penis and abnormal fibrous tissue on the ventral side of the penis, leading to penile curvature and inability to become fully erect during erection. In mild cases, it may only interfere with appearance, but in severe cases, it requires squatting to urinate and prevents normal erection. The only treatment for urethral opening defect is surgery. Wishing the patient a quick recovery!