Experience with repair of 120 hypospadias using Mathieu's procedure

Between 1985 and 1993 120 boys with distal hypospadias (from distal penile shaft to glandular position) were treated using Mathieu's procedure at the department of pediatric surgery, Hannover Medical School, Germany. The outcome of these cases has been analysed. Fistula-rate was 12.5%. Results are compared with published reports, recent developments and changes in treatment are discussed.