2-STAGE REPAIR IN INFANCY FOR SEVERE HYPOSPADIAS WITH CHORDEE: LONG-TERM RESULTS AFTER PUBERTY

The 2-stage approach for severe hypospadias results in excellent function, cosmesis and patient satisfaction after puberty, with no chordee. Minor voiding and ejaculatory problems are to be expected. Late complications are rare. The use of extragenital skin to either primarily repair or salvage a “cripple” has not been necessary.