Prospective Study of Pediatric Patients with Hypospadias in a Tertiary Hospital in Rural India
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64149/J.Carcinog.24.9s.553-558Keywords:
Hypospadias, Chordee, TIP urethroplasty, Pediatric surgery, Postoperative outcomesAbstract
Background: Hypospadias is a common congenital anomaly of the male urethra, often associated with chordee, requiring surgical correction. The distribution and outcomes vary across populations, especially in rural settings.
Aim: To study the clinical profile, surgical management, and postoperative outcomes of pediatric patients with hypospadias in a tertiary hospital in rural India.
Materials and Methods: This prospective study included 40 pediatric patients undergoing surgical repair for hypospadias at DLNP Government Medical College, Ratlam. Data were analyzed for age, meatal location, chordee, operative technique, and complications.
Results: Distal penile hypospadias was the most common (75%), followed by mid penile (20%) and proximal penile (5%). Chordee was present in 62.5% of patients. The TIP (Snodgrass) repair was the most frequent procedure (47.5%). Postoperative complications occurred in 35% of cases, mainly urethrocutaneous fistula and wound infection.
Conclusion: Distal hypospadias was the predominant type. TIP urethroplasty remains the most reliable and successful technique with acceptable complication rates even in rural setups..
