Management of severe hypospadias using Glassberg's modification of the Duckett repair.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of Glassberg's modification of Duckett's technique in the surgical correction of severe hypospadias.

Patients And Methods: The case notes of 24 boys who underwent hypospadias repair using this technique were reviewed, noting the severity of the lesion, the method of repair and the clinical outcome.

Results: One operation was required in 14 (58%) of patients; complications requiring further surgery occurred in 10 boys (42%).

Conclusion: This technique allows a single-stage procedure when otherwise a two-stage procedure would be necessary.