Failed hypospadias refers to any hypospadias repair that leads to complications or causes
patient dissatisfaction. The complication rate after hypospadias repairs ranges from 5–70 …

Background The variability of the urethral plate (UP) characteristics is one of the factors that
influence technical choices for hypospadias correction. However, it is difficult to objectively …

Introduction We hypothesized small glans size could increase urethroplasty complications
(UC) following hypospadias repair. To test this, we measured glans width at its widest point …

Objective An agreed upon method for describing the severity of hypospadias has not been
established. Herein we assess the inter-observer reliability of the GMS hypospadias score …

Objective There is still much debate regarding the effect that age at hypospadias operation
has on the rate of complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether patient age is …

This review summarizes data regarding commonly used surgical techniques to repair distal
and proximal hypospadias. We review evidence concerning indications for various …

Objective We review development and evolution of TIP hypospadias repair, including
technical changes made to improve its results. We also discuss general risk factors for …

Summary Introduction and objective The Glans-Urethral Meatus-Shaft (GMS) score is a
concise and reproducible way to describe hypospadias severity. We classified boys …

Hypospadias is the second most common birth anomaly, affecting 1 of every 300 males. The
abnormal position of the urinary opening, and associated downward curvature of the penis …

OBJECTIVES: To review our 10-year experience with tubularized incised-plate (TIP)
urethroplasty and determine the risk factors for reoperation. METHODS: The hospital records …