One of the congenital anomalies of the penis that requires correction is the hidden penis. This is a fairly common anomaly in children, which is not accompanied by the presence of pathologies in other organs. This disorder can be observed in children with insufficient development of the corpora cavernosa and glans, with their normal development and with anomalies in their development. Very often, children with a hidden penis have a tendency to obesity and a number of urogenital diseases. The pathology of the hidden penis is often associated with phimosis. In the future, this can lead to erectile dysfunction and carbohydrate metabolism disorders. Another congenital defect that requires correction is epispadias. This pathology is characterized by the absence of a wall in one of the segments of the urethra or its displacement. As a result, there may be disturbances in urination and developmental issues with the penis. The cause of epispadias is disturbances in the formation of the genital organs during intrauterine development.
Treatment
Treatment of the hidden penis in Israel begins with an examination by an endocrinologist to rule out hormonal disorders. If such disorders are found, surgical intervention is contraindicated. In cases of obesity, weight correction is performed, and only after that is the surgery conducted. If pathologies of the urogenital organs are detected, treatment of these diseases is carried out first. Correction of the penis can be performed in one operation or in several stages.
This depends primarily on the degree of abnormalities and the availability of material for closing the corpora cavernosa after their relocation. Although most often, one operation is sufficient. The surgery to expose the penis is performed together with the correction of underdeveloped structures. It should be noted that these are quite complex surgeries that require a high level of qualification and experience from the surgeon.
In the case of epispadias, the goal of the surgery in Israel is to create an underdeveloped section of the urethra, as well as aesthetic correction. During the surgical intervention, plastic surgery of the tunica albuginea is performed to eliminate the deformation of the shaft, as well as the reconstruction of the urethra. Skin from the foreskin, scrotum, or forearm can serve as the plastic material.