The GAP (glans approximation procedure) for distal hypospadias. Technical aspects.
We present some technical aspects of the GAP procedure for distal hypospadias repair. About 20 GAP procedures have been performed to date. Although immediate postoperative results were very encouraging with only 2 fistulae and 1 meatal stenosis, follow-up is too short to conclude on the validity of the technique. In particular the cosmetic result of this technique based on our preliminary experience, makes it an extra tool for the surgeon interested in hypospadias repair. We therefore want to present some of the technical aspects.
Department of Paediatric Urology, University Hospital, Gent, Belgium.
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002944:Circumcision, Male; D006801:Humans; D007021:Hypospadias / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D013536:Suture Techniques