Hypospadias is a congenital abnormality of the male external genitalia where the urethral opening is located on the underside of the penis instead of the tip. Posterior hypospadias specifically refers to a form of hypospadias where the urethral opening is located closer to the scrotum, closer to the base of the penis, or in the perineum (the area between the scrotum and anus). In posterior hypospadias, the degree of abnormality is more severe than in other forms of hypospadias, and surgical correction may be necessary to improve urination, sexual function, and cosmetic appearance. The condition is typically diagnosed soon after birth and may be associated with other birth defects or genetic syndromes. You can find out which of our Healthcare Providers have expertise in this area on our Workstreams & Expertise page. We recommend the EAU Guidelines on paediatric urology, which cover hypospadias. You can access these from our guidelines page.Posterior Hypospadias (ERN eUROGEN EA 1.6)
Expertise Area Coordinator: Magdalena Fossum
Vice-EAC: Alessandro Morlacco
Guidelines
