New study tests better surgical fix for boys born with penis opening in wrong spot
Disease control
Completed
This study looked at 120 boys aged 2-12 who had surgery to correct distal hypospadias, a birth defect where the urine opening is not at the tip of the penis. Doctors compared two surgical techniques: one using a standard double-layer tissue cover, and another adding an extra flap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Javaid Afridi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC