This would usually show up one to six weeks following surgery. The chance of a fistula depends on the type of surgery used. If a fistula develops a second, shorter surgery may be necessary. In the most severe case, a fistula could result in the opening up of the entire urine channel. Fortunately, this is very rare.
Stricture is a tight spot somewhere along the urine channel.
This most often occurs at the tip of the penis or at the beginning of the new urine channel. The chance of a stricture developing depends on the type of surgery used. If a stricture develops a second, shorter surgery may be necessary. Other less common complications could occur such as infection, bleeding, or skin rash. Almost all boys with hypospadias can have their surgery as an outpatient.