Hypospadia repair

Repair / Restoration of a proximal opening of the urethra to the tip of the penis

Speciality Paediatrics, Urology
Urgency elective
Duration 1 to 3 h
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic + Caudal
Procedures Urinary catheter
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Caudal 3 - 5 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, +/- PCA
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours) to 2 days
Full Recovery 2 to 3 weeks
Additional Info post-opertively urinary catheter, antibiotics and second operation might be necessary, follow-up appointments

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