Stent or no stent? study seeks best way to prevent leaks after penile surgery

NCT ID NCT07243457

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Multan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at 110 boys aged 1-12 years having surgery for hypospadias, a birth condition where the urine opening is on the underside of the penis. Half had a temporary tube (stent) placed after surgery, half did not. Researchers checked for a common complication called a fistula (a small leak) at 2, 6, and 12 weeks after surgery. The goal is to find out which method leads to fewer complications and better recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If this study shows one approach is clearly better, it could help surgeons choose the safest method for hypospadias repair, reducing complications for future patients.
What could go wrong: This is a completed, relatively small study (110 boys) from a single hospital, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. The outcome is about a specific complication, not a cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypospadias

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HYPOSPADIAS

Contacts and locations

Locations

children Hospital Multan

Multan Khurd, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan

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