Glanular Hypospadias Management with Modified Circumcision and Firlit Procedure.

OBJECTIVE: To document the results of using simple technique of Firlit procedure with modified circumcision for treatment of glanular hypospadias.

STUDY DESIGN: Descriptive case series.

PLACE AND DURATION OF STUDY: Department of Urology, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, from January 2011 till May 2017.

METHODOLOGY: The subjects included pediatric patients who underwent repair of glanular hypospadias by using modified circumcision and Firlit procedure. Patients were analyzed for operative time, age, hospital stay, and peroperative and postoperative complications. Chart review was done for collection of data on specified proforma.

RESULTS: There were 73 patients with mean age of 1.81 ±0.92 years. Children were discharged on the same day. None of them needed catheterization and dressing. Temporary dressing was used for mild bleeding immediate post op in 13 (17.80%) cases only. Postoperative complication such as urinary retention, fever, severe pain, or urinary tract infection were not seen in children. Meatal stenosis was not seen on a 2-24 months' follow-up. Satisfactory urine stream and good cosmesis was noted by the parents.

CONCLUSION: The Firlit technique for the repair of glanular hypospadias was simple and satisfactory in terms of urine stream and cosmesis with minimal complications.