What are the types of epispadias surgery for boys?
What are the types of epispadias surgery for boys?
There are a few epispadias surgery options. Your provider’s recommendation will depend on the type of epispadias. A child with exstrophy-epispadias complex may need a more intricate surgery.
Surgery types include:
- Modified Cantwell-Ransley technique rebuilds the penis. The surgeon may take partially reconstruct the penis and move the urethra to a better location.
- Mitchell technique completely reconstructs the penis. This ensures the urethra is in the best position and corrects chordee.