Long-term outcome following hypospadias repair.
Hypospadias is a common problem affecting approximately one boy in 300; it is usually corrected in the first few years of life. While early outcome data is widely available, little has been reported on the long-term problems that these men suffer. Data suggest that the majority of men have no lasting effects, but up to 40% with severe hypospadias can have some degree of voiding problems. In addition, sexual problems affecting erection, ejaculation and sexual sensation have now been reported in more than 20% of men, although these studies are few and contain only a small number of patients. This limited available data support the need for further long-term studies especially focusing on the more modern techniques.
Wilcox
Duncan
D
Department of Pediatric Urology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75235, USA. duncan.wilcox@childrens.com
Snodgrass
Warren
W
D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male