Factors affecting outcome of one-stage anterior hypospadias repair: analysis of 422 cases

The repair of hypospadias is among the most difficult problems in urology, as it demands the construction of a well-functioning urethra and a good cosmetic appearance. We performed a retrospective analysis of 422 cases subjected to one-stage anterior hypospadias repair between 1982 and 1999 in our clinic and investigated the effects of factors like degree of hypospadias, surgical technique, and the surgeon's experience on outcome. The operations used were MAGPI (91), urethral advancement (10), Mathieu (260), modified Allen-Spence (50), onlay island flap (5), and double-faced island flap (6) procedures. The early complication rate was 18%, while the final success rate following secondary interventions was 95%. The complications included fistula formation in 49 cases (12%), flap necrosis in 12 (3%), meatal problems in 12 (3%), residual chordee in 4 (1%), and urethral stricture in 1 (