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This study aimed to assess the effects of pre-operative intramuscular (IM) testosterone on proximal penile hypospadias in terms of penile morphology and tissue characteristics of penile skin.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n This prospective observational study was conducted on 27 patients of proximal hypospadias over a period from June 2017 to July 2018. The patients were sequentially enrolled into two groups: Group A and Group B. Group A patients received IM testosterone before surgery, whereas Group B patients were operated without pre-operative testosterone. Outcomes were analysed in terms of change in penile dimensions and effect on vascularity of penile skin.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Pre-operative IM testosterone in Group A caused a significant increase in stretched penile length from a mean of 3.058 cm (\u00b10.691) to 3.9 cm (\u00b10.875) (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.002), penile circumference from a mean of 4.142 cm (\u00b10.772) to 4.667 cm (\u00b11.174) (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.029) and glans width from a mean of 1.225 cm (\u00b10.245) to 1.750 cm (\u00b10.571) (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.002). There was higher microvessel density in the preputial skin of Group A (mean: 12.212 [\u00b14.745] blood vessels\/high-power field [HPF]) compared to Group B (8.867 [\u00b13.258] blood vessels\/HPF) (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.043).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Pre-operative testosterone in proximal hypospadias causes significant changes in penile dimensions and tissue characteristics. Improvement in penile dimensions leads to ease in operability and better tissue handling. 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