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Hypopadias
My son has hypopadias,i want to known which is the best surgery method plastic surgery or open surgery
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Hypospadias surgery is done by both plastic as well as Pediatric surgeons. Both specialities are trained for the same. The best results depends on the the expertise of the doctor and lot of other factors like type of defect, healing capacity of the body etc
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See the Plastic/ Pediatric surgeon in person to decide the next step
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Don't delay surgery. Although not an emergency but if done in early age..results are better
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Surgery can be done by paed surgeon / plastic surgeon. Depends on the skill and experience of the doctor. Nothing to worry. Consult paed/ plastic surgeon at the earliest.
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