Paediatric Urology
Specialist evaluation and child-focused treatment for Hypospadias
Hypospadias is a congenital condition in which the urinary opening is located on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip.
Specialist planning helps correct urinary stream issues, penile curvature, and cosmetic concerns while protecting long-term function. CocoonKids supports families with clear explanations, timely review, and recovery guidance that fits the child’s age and diagnosis.
What Is Hypospadias?
Hypospadias is a congenital condition in which the urinary opening is located on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip.
Specialist planning helps correct urinary stream issues, penile curvature, and cosmetic concerns while protecting long-term function.
Signs Parents May Notice
Parents may notice the following concerns:
- the urine opening is seen below the tip of the penis
- spraying or downward urinary stream
- associated penile curvature or a hooded foreskin appearance
Symptoms can vary with age, so a child who cannot explain the problem clearly still deserves careful review if there is persistent pain, swelling, bleeding, or change in normal function.
When Should Parents Seek Review?
It is best to arrange specialist review if:
- hypospadias is noticed at birth or during early infancy
- parents are considering circumcision before specialist review
- there are concerns about urinary direction, curvature, or future genital function
Early assessment helps confirm the diagnosis, avoid delay, and plan the safest next step.
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Diagnosis is based on the child’s symptoms, examination, and targeted tests where needed. The aim is to understand both the exact condition and its effect on the child’s comfort, development, and long-term health.
- clinical examination of the opening position, foreskin, and chordee
- assessment of severity and whether other genital anomalies are present
- planning for the appropriate timing and type of repair
Each child’s evaluation is tailored so families understand what the diagnosis means and which treatment choices are reasonable.
Treatment and Recovery
Treatment is usually surgical repair in selected cases, aimed at placing the opening more normally, correcting curvature, and preserving good urinary function.
The exact technique depends on the type of hypospadias and is chosen to support both function and long-term cosmetic outcome.
A Note for Parents
A structured repair plan helps families move forward with confidence and avoids procedures, such as routine circumcision, that may complicate later correction.
At CocoonKids in Bengaluru, families are guided through diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery when required, and practical after-care advice so the recovery journey feels more manageable.
Hypospadias Questions Parents Often Ask
Answers to common questions about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for hypospadias in children.
Common concerns include the urine opening is seen below the tip of the penis, spraying or downward urinary stream, and associated penile curvature or a hooded foreskin appearance.
Specialist review is advised when hypospadias is noticed at birth or during early infancy, parents are considering circumcision before specialist review, and there are concerns about urinary direction, curvature, or future genital function.
Diagnosis usually involves clinical examination of the opening position, foreskin, and chordee, assessment of severity and whether other genital anomalies are present, and planning for the appropriate timing and type of repair.
Treatment is usually surgical repair in selected cases, aimed at placing the opening more normally, correcting curvature, and preserving good urinary function.
A structured repair plan helps families move forward with confidence and avoids procedures, such as routine circumcision, that may complicate later correction.