Why is there a possibility of “failure” of hypospadias surgery?

  Hypospadias is one of the most common congenital malformations in males, mainly manifested as a downward curvature of the penis, abnormal position of the urethral orifice and abnormal distribution of the foreskin. The main treatment for hypospadias is surgery, and most patients require surgery to correct the deformity in appearance. The success rate of surgery is a major concern for both doctors and patients, even in the most experienced medical centers specialized in hypospadias, the success rate of surgery is about 80% or more. The nutritional status of the patient, the healing ability of the local tissues, whether the patient is scarred or not, good post-operative care, etc. are all important factors for a good outcome of hypospadias surgery and require full understanding and recognition by both the patient and the doctor. Through further surgical repair and professional treatment, most of the postoperative comorbidities of hypospadias can be properly managed and the long-term results are very optimistic.