Dr. Bush and Dr. Snodgrass have read reports that older age can be associated with higher risk of complications after hypospadias repair. They decided to statistically analyze their data to evaluate if this was true in their patients. They found that age did not impact the rate of urethroplasty complications. In other words, no particular… Read More »
Dr. Bush and Dr. Snodgrass demonstrate that a small glans (head of the penis) that measures <14mm across is a risk factor for complications after hypospadias repair. In 490 boys who underwent hypospadias repair, those with a small glans had a 3.5-fold risk of complications such as fistula and glans dehiscence compared to boys whose… Read More »
From examining cases to delicate surgeries in the operating room, it’s hard to picture pediatric urologist Dr. Nicol Bush as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. “With that really big screen TV at the new stadium, I’m really glad that I’m not wearing that uniform anymore!” Bush joked. She cheered for the Dallas Cowboys during their dynasty… Read More »
Dr. Snodgrass and Dr. Bush of PARC Hypospadias Center have performed foreskin reconstruction for penile birth defects for nearly 2 decades. In this study, they demonstrate that foreskin reconstruction does not increase the chances of having a complication after surgery. Most patients with distal hypospadias are successfully able to undergo foreskin reconstruction at the time… Read More »
Most hypospadias repair is done in children by pediatric urologists, as most adult specialists do not do much hypospadias repair. There is a misperception that adults have worse outcomes with hypospadias repair than children. Parcurology has one of the largest experiences with adult hypospadias in the world. They know they can get the same results… Read More »
