What kind of anesthesia is used? Is it safe to put infants to sleep?
Hypospadias repair is done while the patient is asleep, under general anesthesia . Many anesthesiologists also administer nerve blocks near the penis or in the back to minimize discomfort when the child awakens after the operation. These forms of anesthesia are very safe, especially when given by anesthesiologists who specialize in the care of children. Today, it is considered safe to do surgeries such as hypospadias repair in otherwise healthy infants.
Hypospadias repair is done while the patient is asleep, under general anesthesia. Many anesthesiologists also administer nerve blocks near the penis or in the back to minimize discomfort when the child awakens after the operation. These forms of anesthesia are very safe, especially when given by anesthesiologists who specialize in the care of children. Today, it is considered safe to do surgeries such as hypospadias repair in otherwise healthy infants.
