title: The influence of pre-operative hormonal stimulation on hypospadias repair.
abstract: Androgen stimulation to temporarily promote penile growth has been commonly used to facilitate hypospadias repair. Although some series suggest improvement in both functional and cosmetic outcomes, a recent systematic review and meta-analysis showed a possible relationship between pre-operative hormonal stimulation and higher complications. As a result, indications and treatment regimens remain controversial. Here, we review the available literature and present our clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, McMaster University , Hamilton, ON , Canada ; Department of Pediatric Urology, McMaster Children's Hospital , Hamilton, ON , Canada.
authors.forename: Nathan C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, McMaster University , Hamilton, ON , Canada ; Department of Pediatric Urology, McMaster Children's Hospital , Hamilton, ON , Canada.
authors.forename: Luis H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Braga
keywords: androgens; hypospadias; pediatrics; surgery; testosterone; urology