Journal Reviews

Androgen insensitivity in patients with proximal hypospadias

1 March 2015 | | Paediatric Urology, Reconstructive Urology | Androgen resistance, Glans width, Hypospadias, Testosterone

A number of surgeons use preoperative androgen stimulation for a period of time prior to hypospadias surgery. The aim is to increase glans circumference, penile length and improve prepucial vascularisation pre-surgery. Data confirming the results of these aims is scarce....