HYPOSPADIAS REPAIR IN CHILDREN - REVIEW OF 250 CASES

Experience with 250 cases of hypospadias over the 6-year period 1986-1 992 at the Athen's Childrens Hospital Aghia Sophia is presented. A suc cessful outcome was seen in 87%, 13% developed complications, most of which were urethral fistulae. The operative techniques and methods of treating the fistulae are described. Patients received treatment in th e preschool age group in one or two stages, depending on the method us ed and the presence or absence of chordee. The goals of the urethropla stic operation, penile straightening and the formation of a new urethr a to permit normal urination with a wide range, were accomplished in t he majority of cases.