Definition: A complex reconstructive surgery to correct a birth defect in boys where the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of at the tip.
Procedure Steps:
1. Anesthesia: General anesthesia.
2. Correction: The procedure is highly variable but generally involves:
o Straightening the curved penis (chordee release).
o Rebuilding the urethra to reach the tip of the penis (often using local tissue).
o Reconstructing the foreskin or performing a circumcision.
Purpose / Benefits:
• Purpose: To create a functionally and cosmetically normal penis, allowing for normal urination and sexual function later in life.
• Benefits:
o Allows the child to urinate standing up with a straight stream.
o Prevents psychological and functional problems.
