Gipospadii reparaciâ

Description reparations gipospadii

The operation is used to treat the disease, It called hypospadias. It is a birth defect of the penis and urethra. Urethra a tube, that connects the bladder and penis, through which urine can exit the body. With hypospadias the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis. The aim of the operation is to take the opening of the urethra at the tip of the penis. The operation allows the normal functioning of the penis to be restored.

Causes of hypospadias repair

The surgery is performed to treat male children, born with hypospadias. The condition may complicate the child the opportunity to urinate standing. The disease can also affect sexual function further.

The operation is usually carried out between 3-18 months. It can be done, and for older children and adults. При гипоспадии не рекомендуется делать обрезание. While surgery may be used tissue from the foreskin.

Complications of hypospadias repair

Complications are rare, but no operation ensures no risk. Before, how to perform the repair of hypospadias child, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• The emergence of a new hole in the lower part of the penis, causing urine leakage;
• Scarring / narrowing of the urethra (making it difficult to urinate);
• The need for additional surgery;
• Bleeding;
• Reaction to anesthesia (eg, dizziness, lowering blood pressure, breathlessness);
• Infection (wound infection or urinary tract infection);
• Psychological trauma.

How is hypospadias repair?

Preparing for Surgery

Your doctor may order the following:

• Medical checkup;
• Examination using medical imaging techniques;
• Blood and urine tests;
• Determine the method of anesthesia and the potential risks of its use.

It is necessary to review the list of medicines, who takes a child. Some medications, perhaps, You must be canceled prior to the transaction. The doctor may also prescribe a child taking certain medications, to prepare for surgery.

A doctor may be instructed not to eat or drink for several hours before surgery.

Anesthesia

During the operation using general anesthesia, which blocks the pain and support the operated in sleep.

Procedure hypospadias repair

The operation is usually performed on an outpatient basis and the child does not need to stay in hospital overnight.

The child will be prepared for surgery. Needle is inserted in the arm for giving medicine dropper. For the reconstruction of the urethra can be used a variety of methods. The doctor will attempt to use existing urethral tissue:

• To transfer tube of the urethra in the correct position;
• To extend the tube (if necessary).

To restore the urethra can be used tissue of the foreskin of the penis or mouth. Incisions and grafting procedures may also be necessary, to loosen certain areas of tissue, to straighten the penis or correct other problems. A temporary catheter may be placed in the penis. This will allow your child to urinate. After the surgery, a bandage is applied to the penis.

In more severe cases may require surgery in two stages.

How long will the repair of hypospadias?

From 1,5 to 3 hours

Репарация гипоспадии – будет ли это больно?

The child will sleep during surgery. He did not feel any pain. After the procedure, the doctor prescribes your child pain medicine.

Care after hypospadias repair

Care in a hospital

Staff will assist, to ensure the child comfort and promote healing. Pain medications and antibiotics may be provided. Swelling in the area of ​​operation is normal.

Home Care

When the child returns home, follow these steps:, to ensure the normal recovery:

• Give your child medicines as intended, as indicated by a physician;
• Encourage simple, do not require a voltage of the game, while the penis is healing;
• Change the drainage bag or diaper, as indicated by a physician;
• Keep the area clean dressings, dry and protected. The bandage will be removed when you visit the doctor after the procedure;
• Ask the doctor, when it is safe to shower, bathe, or to expose the surgical site to water;
• Follow your doctor's instructions.

Contact your doctor after hypospadias repair

After, child leaves hospital, you need to see a doctor, If the following symptoms:

• Pain, which does not pass after administration of designated anesthetics;
• Redness, an increase in edema, tenderness in the penis;
• Signs of infection, including fever and chills;
• Nausea and vomiting;
• Inability to eat or drink;
• Difficulty urinating or inability to urinate;
• Drops catheter or diverge seams.