How long should the catheter remain in penis?
Prof. Hadidi removes the catheter in the penis within the first 2 days because its his believe that the presence of catheter causes irratation and inflammation of the urethra and increases the chances of complications. So in cases of glanular and distal hypospadias the child is allowed to pass urine through the new urethra within 2 days. In cases with proximal hypospadias the author inserts a catheter into the bladder through the abdominal wall and the catheter remains in place for 10 – 14 days.
Prof. Hadidi does not prefer to leave catheters in the penis for more than 2 days after operation because of his belief that the presence of catheter causes irritation and inflammation of the urethra and increases the chances of complications. In cases of glanular and distal hypospadias the child is allowed to pass urine through the new urethra within 2 days after surgery depending on the age of the child. In cases with proximal hypospadias the author inserts a catheter into the bladder through the abdominal wall and the catheter remains in place for 10 – 14 days.
