[Urethroplasty with oblique preputial island flap for the treating of hypospadia].

OBJECTIVE

To Explore the effect of oblique preputial island flap for the treating of hypospadias.

METHODS

Fifty-one patients were performed one-stage urethroplasty with oblique preputial island flap to repair hypospadias.

RESULTS

All cases resulted in a good contour of the penis without any redundancy and a normal anatomic position of slit-shaped urethral meatus. The urination was perfect. Six patients occurred complications (3 cases of urinary fistula, 3 cases of meatal stenosis).

CONCLUSION

With extensive scope of materials, reliable blood supply of skin flap, satisfactory appearance of shaping penis and few complications, one-stage urethroplasty with oblique preputial island flap is an effective method to repair hypospadias of penile type and penile-scrotal type.