Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty for distal hypospadias-A prospective study

Prabhakara Rao M; Shiva kumar P; B Prakasa Rao

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty for distal hypospadias-A prospective study

Prabhakara Rao M, Shiva Kumar P, B Prakasa Rao

Abstract :

Objectives: The objectives of this study are to assess the outcomes of Tubularized incised plate urethroplasty(TIP) for distal hypospadias such as cosmetic appearance of the penis, functional outcome(voiding) and complications.

Methodology: This is a prospective study of 25 patients with distal hypospadias over 2 years period between January 2015 to January 2017 at GGH Guntur Andhra Pradesh treated with TIP urethroplasty, to assess postoperative cosmetic, functional outcomes and its complications

Results:Most of the patients who underwent surgery were in 0-5 age group (64%) followed by 6 -10age group(20%). Most of the patients presented with sub coronal hypospadias(48%). 80% of them had fair cosmetic outcomes and 88% voided with good stream.Urethro cutaneous fistula occurred in 3 cases constituting 12% of complication rate.

Conclusion:TIP repair gives favourable outcomes with low complication rates. Given it�s versatility and results with reference to cosmesis and functional voiding, this technique is the most preferred one for distal Hypospadias repair.