Abstract
We evaluated the use of Tubularized incised plate on primary and recurrent hypospadius repair.
Materials and Methods
We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all boys who underwent hypospadias repair at Sohag University Hospital during a recent 2-year period. The level of the hypospadias defect, technique of repair, age at surgery and complications were recorded.
Results
A total of 120 hypospadias repairs were done from May 1998 through august 2000. Mean patient age at surgery was 22 months (range 6 months to 13 years). Postoperative follow-up was 6 to 18 months for tubularized incised plate repair. Overall meatal stenosis and a urethrocutaneous fistula developed in 2 and 14 boys, respectively (13.3% complication rate).
Conclusions
Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty has become the preferred technique of primary and repeat hypospadias repair at our institution. The technique has few complications as well as proved success and versatility that continues to expand its applicability and popularity.