Home dressing removal following hypospadias repair

Abstract

Hypospadias is a common congenital abnormality that is increasing in incidence. There are many articles describing different surgical techniques and the merits of different dressings following hypospadias surgery. This article describes postoperative nursing management in collaboration with each family following surgery. Listening to the wishes of parents identified ways in which improvements could be made to the patient journey. The involvement of parents in decision-making has been at the heart of developments in the care of boys who have hypospadias repair. A review of nursing care in combination with partnerships with paediatric community nursing teams has enabled the additional benefit of developing a home dressing removal service following hypospadias repair.