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 app https://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 04:22 - Hypospadias Overview and Symptom Chronology 09:14 - Not A One Size Fits All: Developing WYSH 13:28 - Reengaging Families and Patients 20:04 - Adult Urology Sequelae 25:08 - Demystifying Surgery and Improving Training 34:00 - Centers of Excellence Debate 36:56 - Future Goals and Wrap Up --- More about this episode The 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. --- Resources Worldwide 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