Nonstented tubularized incised plate urethroplasty with Y-to-I spongioplasty in non–toilet trained children

Abstract

TIP urethroplasty is a versatile operation that can be performed in almost all cases of penile hypospadias. A nonstented technique for hypospadias repair simplifies postoperative care and obviates the need for antibiotics and anticholinergics. We believe that spongioplasty provides good support to the neourethra and the hypoplastic distal urethra that may facilitate catheterization in the immediate and early postoperative periods, if required. Future controlled study is warranted to further evaluate the role of spongioplasty.