Question
Do children with hypospadias always need surgery?
Answer
If hypospadias leads to an abnormal urethral opening, curvature of the penis, and affects normal urination and sexual function, then surgical treatment is typically required. The purpose of the surgery is to restore the penile urination and sexual function. For perineal hypospadias, the urethral opening is located in the perineum, often accompanied by incomplete scrotal development and small, curved penis, which sometimes may be misdiagnosed as female. Surgical treatment helps correct these abnormalities and aids in restoring normal physiological function.