Generality
Hypospadias is a congenital anomaly that alters the structure of the urethra. In affected patients, the urethral canal is shorter than normal and its opening does not reside where it should be, ie at the tip of the penis.
Hypospadias requires surgery to reconstruct the urethra and position its opening at the tip of the penis. It is a delicate operation, but with a good success rate. It is recommended to perform it in the first years of life.
