When parents hear that their baby needs surgery, it can feel frightening and overwhelming. This is especially true when the condition is something unfamiliar, like hypospadias. Many parents ask the same question: Why do doctors recommend operating so early, often during infancy? Understanding the re...

As a parent, discovering that your newborn son has hypospadias can bring a wave of questions and concerns. Hypospadias is one of the most common congenital conditions in boys, where the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis rather than at the tip. The good news? Modern hypospadia...