Hypospadias

The urethral opening in hypospadias is proximal to its normal position on the undersurface of the penis. In Distal Hypospadias surgical correction is done between the age of 6 and 12 months. It is performed mainly for cosmetic purposes in one stage operation as a day case. In Proximal Hypospadias surgical correction is important for the normal function of urination and marriage. It may need several operations, each done as a day case surgery.