[Van der Meulen urethroplasty. Some technical details, results and commentary (author's transl)]

Nineteen cases of anterior hypospadias corrected by Van der Meulen's operation are reviewed. Principle of this procedure is presented, pointing out some important details for successful results. Rare complications were observed and in all cases the final aspects of the penis is good, and the meatus can be made as near the tip as possible. This technique is very easy, urinary diversion is not used, and hypospadias may be repaired in pre-school time. Chordee is unnecessary cured before urethroplasty. A post-operative rotation of the penis can occur, but generally disappears in some months.