Hypospadias Repair Side Effects and Warnings

Possible Complications

Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If your child is having a hypospadias repair, the doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

• A new opening on the underside of penis forms, causing urine leakage

• Scarring/narrowing of the urethra (making it difficult to urinate)

• Need for more surgery

• Bleeding

• Reaction to the anesthesia (eg, light-headedness, low blood pressure, wheezing)

• Infection (wound infection or urinary tract infection)

• Psychological trauma

Discuss these risks with the doctor before the surgery.