Mild cases of hypospadias, with minimal chordee, are often corrected by simple outpatient procedures. Moderate to severe cases with chordee may require more extensive surgery with a stay in a hospital. There are a number of possible risks associated with any surgical procedure. However, a small amount of bleeding for the first several days post-operatively is normal. A few drops of blood or a spot no larger than a quarter on the diaper is acceptable.
Infections are a risk after any surgical procedure, is uncommon after hypospadias repair.
To prevent infection the child may be prescribed an oral antibiotic for several days post-operatively. The child may develop a fever or other signs of infection including any increase in redness, swelling, or the presence of pus at the incision site. Fistula is a urine leak from the newly formed urethra, usually requires outpatient surgical repair. Stenosis is a narrowing of the urethra and is a serious but a rare complication following hypospadias repair. Recurrent Chordee is an uncommon complication, but does require surgical correction to repair.