Ep. 321 Exploring Hypospadias: Treatment Approaches and Patient Care with Dr. Vinaya Bhatia

Hypospadias can be surgically corrected early in life, but many patients drop out of care before puberty or adulthood, leaving important urinary and sexual health concerns unaddressed. On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Arthi Hannallah and Dr. Nicco Passoni talk with Dr. Vinaya Bhatia about improving lifelong engagement for people with hypospadias. They highlight advances in surgical technique, the role of research, and how digital tools like the WYSH platform help keep patients and families connected to care. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps00:00 - Introduction04:22 - Hypospadias Overview and Symptom Chronology09:14 - Not A One Size Fits All: Developing WYSH13:28 - Reengaging Families and Patients20:04 - Adult Urology Sequelae25:08 - Demystifying Surgery and Improving Training34:00 - Centers of Excellence Debate36:56 - Future Goals and Wrap Up --- More about this episodeThe discussion covers the development and impact of the WYSH platform, strategies for supporting long-term follow-up, and the learning curve of hypospadias surgery. Dr. Bhatia shares insights on better training, the creation of centers of excellence, and the importance of ongoing research and family engagement to improve quality of life at every stage. --- ResourcesWorldwide Yearly Screening for Hypospadias: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06966375 --- BackTable Urology is the go-to podcast for urologists, urologic oncologists, and urogynecologists. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty.► https://www.backtable.com/app