Name of the Procedure:

1-Stage Perineal Hypospadias Repair with Extensive Dissection for Chordee Correction and Urethroplasty Utilizing Skin Graft Tube and/or Island Flap

Summary

This surgical procedure corrects hypospadias, a congenital condition where the urethral opening is not at the tip of the penis. It involves straightening of the penis (chordee correction) and reconstructing the urethra using skin grafts or a tissue flap.

Purpose

The procedure aims to:

• Straighten the penis to ensure normal function.
• Reconstruct the urethral opening at the tip of the penis to allow normal urination and future sexual function.

Indications

• Hypospadias with the urethral opening on the underside of the penis.
• Presence of severe chordee causing a downward curve.
• Difficulty with normal urination or sexual function due to the condition.

Preparation

• The patient may need to fast for several hours before surgery.
• Pre-operative assessments include blood tests, urinalysis, and imaging studies.
• Discussion of any medications, especially blood thinners, which may need adjustment.

Procedure Description

1. Anesthesia: The patient is placed under general anesthesia.
2. Exposure: The penis is fully exposed and disinfected.
3. Dissection: Extensive dissection is performed to release and correct chordee.
4. Urethroplasty: A skin graft or tissue flap (island flap) is harvested and shaped into a tube to form the new urethra.
5. Reconstruction: The new urethra is carefully positioned and sutured into place.
6. Closure: The surgical site is closed and bandaged.

Tools: Scalpel, surgical scissors, sutures, tissue graft materials.

Duration

The procedure typically takes around 2 to 4 hours.

Setting

The surgery is performed in a hospital operating room.

Personnel

• Pediatric urologist or specialized surgeon
• Surgical nurses
• Anesthesiologist

Risks and Complications

• Infection
• Bleeding
• Scarring
• Urethral fistula (abnormal connection)
• Strictures (narrowing of the urethra)
• Potential need for additional surgeries

Benefits

• Corrected penile curvature, allowing normal sexual function.
• Proper urethral positioning, enabling normal urination.
• Improved aesthetic appearance.

Recovery

• Post-operative pain management with medications.
• The patient may need to stay in the hospital for 1-2 days.
• Catheter care, usually in place for 1-2 weeks.
• Activity restrictions for several weeks.
• Follow-up appointments to monitor healing and function.

Alternatives

• Multi-stage hypospadias repair, which may involve multiple surgeries.
• Non-surgical management for mild cases. Pros and Cons:
• Single-stage repair: fewer surgeries, shorter overall recovery.
• Multi-stage repair: may be necessary for complex cases but involves more procedures and longer overall recovery.

Patient Experience

• The patient will be under general anesthesia during the surgery.
• Post-operative discomfort managed with pain relief measures.
• Possible swelling and bruising in the surgical area.
• Gradual return to normal activities over several weeks.