Hypospadias Conversations

Second Part of a Three Part Series with Four Leading Psychologists Talking About Hypospadias and Emotions

This episode of Hypospadias Conversations is a continuation of the discussion that co-hosts John and Bonnie had with Lillian Hayes, Ph.D., Jackie L. Papadakis, Ph.D., Jennifer Hansen Moore, Ph.D. and Jeffrey S. Garofano, Ph.D.—all four are psychologists from leading children’s hospitals. The episode topics centered on the emotional and social challenges that boys and men with hypospadias may face, especially around teasing, privacy, relationships, and self-esteem. The psychologists emphasize that preparation, open communication, and confidence-building are key.

First Part of a Three Part Series with Four Leading Psychologists Talking About Hypospadias and Emotions

This episode of Hypospadias Conversations brings together pediatric psychologists from leading children’s hospitals to discuss the emotional, developmental, and relationship aspects of living with hypospadias. Co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with four psychologists: Lillian Hayes, Ph.D., Jackie L. Papadakis, Ph.D., Jennifer Hansen Moore, Ph.D. and Jeffrey S. Garofano, Ph.D. The conversation focuses on how parents can support children from infancy through adulthood, how shame and anxiety develop, and how openness, self-understanding, and supportive relationships can improve long-term emotional wellbeing.

Fourth Part of an Exclusive Roundtable Discussion with 5 Leading Urologists

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations, co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode four of this four part series, topics include: the doctors travels around the globe to perform hypospadias surgeries while educating local doctors at the same time; Dr. Corona and Dr. Bhatia talk about research and funding; and Dr. Bhatia shares details about the long-term care planning tool she’s been working on, and more.

Third part of an Exclusive Roundtable Discussion with 5 Leading Urologists

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations, co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode three of this four part series, topics include: the continued discussion of what a successful hypospadias repair is, the importance of hypospadiologists being forthcoming about their complication rates, what spouses or partners should know about hypospadias, complications in those boys and men who never had hypospadias repair surgery, and more.

Second part of an Exclusive Roundtable Discussion with 5 Leading Urologists

In this exclusive episode of Hypospadias Conversations, co-hosts John and Bonnie speak with five leading urologic surgeons: Vinaya Bhatia, MD; Lauren Corona, MD; Pankaj Dangle, MD, MCh, FAAP; Christopher Long, MD and Hadley Wood, MD. In episode two of this four part series, topics include: a boy’s right to know he had hypospadias repair surgery as a baby, the psychology assistance program at CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia), when hypospadias repair surgery is the correct intervention for a pediatric or adult patient, what does the surgeon consider to be a successful hypospadias repair, and more.