The Groningen method of urethra reconstruction in hypospadias.
Hypospadias occurs in one out of 300 boys and is the most common congenital deformity of the male urethra. A modified Ombrédanne operation of urethral reconstruction, the so-called Groningen method, was employed in 21 patients. A good functional result with a virtually normal aspect of the external genitalia could be obtained in 17 patients. The Groningen method for correction of hypospadias is a relatively simple operation which can be used for the peripheral types of hypospadias (about 85% of cases). Referral and treatment at a young age is important for their psychologic development.
Roldaan
B A
BA
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ziekenhuis Rijnstate GZ, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
Nicolai
J P
JP
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*