Summary:

This conversation is between Dr. Anand Kumar Nagwani and a family whose son, Surya Das, underwent hypospadias surgery at the age of 6. Now 15 years old, Surya and his parents express their gratitude and share their journey before and after the surgery.

The mother recalls noticing the issue when Surya was young—his urine would come from below, causing his pants to get wet, and he had to sit while urinating, which deeply worried her about his future, including school life and marriage. Through a relative, they found Dr. Nagwani, whom they believe was sent to them by God.

Post-surgery, Surya and his family report no complications. The parents describe the hospital environment as warm and home-like, with the doctor, madam, and staff providing excellent care. Surya admits he once felt different from other boys but is now healthy and happy, thanks to the successful operation.

Conversation:

Doctor (D): Namaskar, we performed an operation on this child when he was very young. The name of the surgery is hypospadias. The urinary passage was not in the correct position; it was located below, so we performed the operation. How many years ago was the surgery done?

Mother (M): 8 years ago.

Doctor (D): 8 years ago.

Father (F): When he was 6 years old.

Doctor (D): So, at that time, Surya was 6 years old. The child’s name was Surya, and what is your name?

Patient (P): Surya Das.

Doctor (D): How old are you now?

Patient (P): 15 years old.

Doctor (D): Do you remember that we performed the surgery here when you were a child?

Patient (P): Yes, I remember.

Doctor (D): So, back then, when you were 6 years old, we performed an operation. How are you doing now? It has been 8 years. How is your urinary passage?

Mother (M): Everything is fine now.

Doctor (D): From looking at it, is it noticeable that an operation was performed?

Mother (M): No, nothing is noticeable.

Doctor (D): In these 8 years, have you faced any difficulties?

Mother (M): No, there have been no issues.

Doctor (D): Tell me, how did you come to know about us for the hypospadias surgery?

Mother (M): I was extremely worried when my child was young.

Doctor (D): How did you realize that there was a problem with the urinary passage?

Mother (M): Urine did not come out properly; it came from below. His pants would get wet. He used to urinate while sitting.

Doctor (D): Oh, he used to urinate like girls? Did that concern you?

Mother (M): Yes, I was very worried. My son was going to school, he was growing up, and his clothes were getting wet. I was worried about how he would manage in the future, and also about his marriage when he grew up. Then, through a relative, we came to know about you. It felt like God himself guided us to you.

Doctor (D): So, after 8 years, you all are very happy with Surya’s condition?

Father (F): Yes, there are no more problems.

Doctor (D): How was your experience at the hospital during the surgery? After 8 years, do you feel the environment here is still the same?

Mother (M): It felt like home. Just like we live at home, being here felt the same. Madam and you made it feel like a family atmosphere.

Father (F): Yes, it felt just like home. The three of us felt as if we were in our own house.

Mother (M): That’s why Sir and Madam feel like family to us.

Doctor (D): Surya, can you share your experience? When you were six years old, did you ever feel different from the other boys in your village because you couldn’t urinate the same way they did?
Patient (P): Yes, I felt bad.

Doctor (D): What exactly made you feel bad?

Patient (P): I couldn’t urinate normally like others, and that was difficult for me.

Doctor (D): Did your pants get wet?

Patient (P): Yes, they used to get wet.

Doctor (D): Did other boys ever make fun of you?

Patient (P): No, they never did.

Doctor (D): But you personally felt bad?

Patient (P): Yes, I felt bad.

Doctor (D): Did you ever share your feelings with your parents?

Patient (P): Yes, they told me that everything would be fine.

Doctor (D): At that time, did you believe that it would be corrected?

Patient (P): Yes, I believed it would be.

Doctor (D): When you had the surgery, did you feel any pain?

Patient (P): Yes, a little.

Doctor (D): Just a little? It was bearable? For the parents, how was the post-surgery experience?

Mother (M): For the first 7 days, he couldn’t get up. That was the only discomfort.

Doctor (D): Apart from that, was there any pain?

Mother (M): No, there was no major pain.

Doctor (D): After the surgery, there was a tube in the urinary passage, which we call a urinary catheter. That is a part of the surgery, so it had to be there. But apart from not being able to get up, there wasn’t any significant discomfort, right?

Mother (M): Yes, there was no major issue. He could eat normal food, and my child was healthy.

Doctor (D): The hospital staff who were here at that time—were they the same as now?

Father (F): Yes, they were, and their care was exceptional.

Mother (M): Whenever my child had any issue, the staff would immediately come to help. Even if we called Madam, she would always respond. The care felt like family.

Doctor (D): Alright, stay well and healthy. Surya, you too, stay happy and healthy.

Mother (M): You and Madam should also stay well. Honestly, I feel like God himself guided us to you.

Doctor (D): Yes, God is always watching over us.

Mother (M): We believe in God, and He sent us to you.

Mother (M): We told all the villagers that it is only because of Sir and Madam that we were able to make our son healthy. If you had not helped, we would not have been able to make him healthy—whether in terms of money or in every other way.

Conclusion:

Surya’s successful hypospadias surgery has given him a normal and healthy future, turning his family’s worries into relief and happiness. Their journey highlights the importance of expert medical care and timely intervention. They deeply appreciate Dr. Anand Kumar Nagwani, Dr. Janki Nagwani, and the team at Calcutta Cosmo Aid, whom they believe played a crucial role in their child’s recovery.

The family’s experience emphasizes the compassionate care, homely atmosphere, and dedicated medical staff that made a significant difference in their treatment journey. Their story stands as a testament to the fact that hypospadias can be successfully treated, and parents should not lose hope.

For parents seeking more information, understanding the right age for hypospadias surgery is crucial for successful outcomes. Additionally, knowing the difference between hypospadias and epispadias can help in early diagnosis and treatment planning.

Today, Surya is living a confident, healthy life, proving that the right medical decision at the right time can transform lives. His journey serves as an inspiration for families facing similar challenges, reassuring them that a safe and effective solution is available with experienced specialists.