In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations, co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode four of this four part series, topics include: the doctors travels around the globe to perform hypospadias surgeries while educating local doctors at the same time; Dr. Corona and Dr. Bhatia talk about research and funding; and Dr. Bhatia shares details about the long-term care planning tool she’s been working on, and more.

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations, co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode three of this four part series, topics include: the continued discussion of what a successful hypospadias repair is, the importance of hypospadiologists being forthcoming about their complication rates, what spouses or partners should know about hypospadias, complications in those boys and men who never had hypospadias repair surgery, and more.

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations, co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode two of this four part series, topics include: a boy’s right to know he had hypospadias repair surgery as a baby, the psychology assistance program at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia), when hypospadias repair surgery is the correct intervention for a pediatric or adult patient, what does the surgeon consider to be a successful hypospadias repair, and more.

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations, co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode one of this four part series, topics include: issues regarding hypospadias treatment today, what parents should know when their child is diagnosed with hypospadias, what do you need to know when your son is aging out of pediatric care, and more.

Co-hosts Bonnie and John conclude their conversation in part four of the special multi-part series of Hypospadias Conversations featuring Dr. Hazem Mosa, Senior Fellow in Pediatric Urology. In this segment, Dr. Mosa discusses common emotions and concerns of parents upon learning of their child's hypospadias diagnosis, the resiliency of men with hypospadias, what closure looks like for families affected by hypospadias, and how to make hypospadias surgery less traumatic.

Co-hosts Bonnie and John sit down for part 2 of our ongoing discussion with Advocate Jim Lake to go into further depth about surgical reversal options that may be available for those who have had Hypospadias repair surgeries in the past.

Co-hosts Bonnie and John sit down for part 2 of our ongoing discussion with Ashley, to discuss her son’s 16th Hypospadias repair surgery, months prior, to find out how he’s doing now.

Co-hosts Bonne and John continue their conversation in part three of the special multi-part series of Hypospadias Conversations featuring Dr. Hazem Mosa, Senior Fellow in Pediatric Urology. In this segment, Dr. Mosa discusses the roles of mothers and fathers in supporting their child with hypospadias surgery and doctor appointments; how patients are bridging the gap between pediatric and adult doctors; as well as the impact of chordee on sexual and urinary health—and how this curvature of the penis impacts repairs and the decision to have hypospadias surgery in general.

Part 2 of the special multi-part series of Hypospadias Conversations featuring Dr. Hazem Mosa, Senior Fellow in Pediatric Urology. In this segment, Dr. Mosa discusses National health care systems of different countries, what constitutes a complication in hypospadias surgery, what does success look like in hypospadias surgery, and the long-term emotional effects that hypospadias surgery can have on men, among other topics.

In the first segment of this special multi-part series, hosts John and Bonnie speak with Dr. Hazem Mosa to discuss the complex process of informed consent for families deciding on hypospadias repair surgery, “the elephant in the room”, co-morbidities with hypospadias and resources for parents. Dr. Mosa is a senior fellow who trained in pediatric surgery in Alexandria University, Egypt and trained in pediatric urology at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, England. He currently works in Cambridge University Hospital. His research focuses on hypospadias surgery complications, informed consent and parental decision making in hypospadias surgery.