It is estimated that about 2-4% of male newborns experience abnormalities such as phimosis, deformed urinary openings, buried penis, penile curvature, small penis...
MSc.BSCKII Nguyen Van Phuc - Deputy Head of the Department of Andrology, Central Military Hospital 108 said that male genitals play an important role in the physical development and long-term reproductive health of children. Congenital abnormalities not only affect health but can also have negative impacts on psychology and quality of life later in life.
It is estimated that about 2 - 4% of male newborns experience abnormalities such as: phimosis, dislocated urethral openings, buried penis, penile curvature, small penis...
If not detected and treated promptly, it can lead to: infertility, testicular torsion, testicular cancer, endocrine disorders... Early detection - treatment at the right time will help significantly improve children's health and future," said Dr. Phuc.
In order to support the community and raise awareness about male diseases in children, Central Military Hospital 108 organizes the program "Humanitarian examination, consultation and surgery for men with genital abnormalities in 2026", taking place from May 25 - June 5, 2026.
The subjects of free screening are male children under 16 years old with abnormal manifestations: phimosis, dislocated urethral openings, buried penis, bent penis, small penis...
The free surgery program (taking place from June 1 - December 6, 2026) applies to 30 children with surgery indications from poor, near-poor households, and difficult circumstances (with local confirmation).
