Question
The 5-year-old boy has hypospadias and has undergone urethroplasty and penile correction surgery at the hospital. A week after the surgery, he noticed urine leakage at the suture site near the base of the penis. Now, a month after the operation, he wants to know if this leakage can heal? And what should be done if it needs to be repaired?
Answer
The main complications of hypospadias surgery are: urethral fistula, urethral anastomosis breakdown, and urethral stricture. Since hypospadias surgery is a complex reconstructive procedure, it may sometimes require multiple attempts to heal. It is recommended that you always maintain a cheerful mood and don’t worry too much. You can go to a larger, regular specialized hospital for follow-up visits and seek treatment from experienced doctors to prevent recurrence of complications.