hypospadias repair
Pronunciation: HY-poh-spay-dee-us
Surgical correction of a congenital condition where the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis.
Full Definition
Hypospadias repair involves surgical reconstruction to reposition the urethral meatus to the tip of the glans penis and straighten any associated penile curvature (chordee). Common repair techniques include tubularized incised plate (TIP) urethroplasty, onlay island flap, and two-stage procedures. The surgery is typically performed in infancy or early childhood, with timing considerations including adequate penile size and anesthesia tolerance. Complications may include urethrocutaneous fistula, meatal stenosis, and urethral stricture.
Usage
Usage note: Specify the surgical technique used (TIP, onlay, two-stage) in operative documentation.
In Context
- "The infant underwent single-stage hypospadias repair using the tubularized incised plate technique." — operative report
- "Complex hypospadias repair may require staged procedures with buccal mucosal grafts." — pediatric urology journal