A hypospadias repair has a high rate of success. Most repairs last a lifetime, and  child’s penis will function normally and healthily.

Complications - Early

All surgical procedures carry some risk. Some early risks of hypospadias repair include:

•  Anesthesia risks.

• Healing problems.

  • Infection.

  • Mass of clotted blood (hematoma).

  • Swelling.

  • Bruising.

Medium to long term complications

• Wounds break down. The transplanted skin may not take to the new area.

• Urethrocutaneous fistula. A urethrocutaneous (yer-ree-thro-cue-tay-nee-us) fistula is a hole that forms in the skin of your child's penis and is deep enough to reach their urethra. Pee may leak from a fistula. A fistula may form months or years after a hypospadias repair.

• Urethral stricture. Scarring can narrow their urethra. A narrow urethra can affect how pee flows and create pressure on their kidneys, prostate, bladder and testicles (testes).

• Urethral diverticulum. A bulge in their urethra forms a fluid-filled pouch.

• Shortening of the penis. If you or your child has a hypospadias repair during puberty or post-puberty, their penis may get shorter.

• Recurrent curvature of the penis. Sometimes after a procedure, their penis may return to its previous curved shape.