RISK FACTORS FOR URETHROCUTANEOUS FISTULAS FORMATION AFTER ONE STAGE HYPOSPADIAS REPAIR

Objective: To evaluate risk factors that contribute to urethrocutaneous fistulas formation after one stage hypospadias repair. Material & method: A case control study was performed on hypospadias patients that underwent one stage hypospadias repair. We analyzed the correlation of urethrocutaneous fistula formation with patient age, hypospadias classification, chordee severity, other urogenital anomalies, history of hormonal therapy, suture size, duration of operation, type of dressing, type of stent, duration of stenting, and three types of operation technique, which are TIP, Duckett, and Onlay Island Flap. Results: There were 116 patients with mean age 5,7 ± 3,9 years old (4 months – 19 years old). Urethrocutaneous fistula occured in 12 patients (10,3%). From the data analysis, we didn’t find any significant correlation between urethrocutaneous fistula formation and patient’s age (p = 0,426), hypospadias classification (p = 0,695), chordee severity (p = 0,564), other urogenital anomalies (p = 0,964), history of hormonal therapy (p = 0,739), suture size (p = 0,248), duration of operation (p = 0,856), type of dressings (p = 0,580), type of stents (p = 0,600), and duration of stenting (p = 0,796). We also didn’t find any significant correlation between urethrocutaneous fistula formation and operation technique TIP vs Duckett (p = 0,314), and TIP vs Onlay Island Flap (p = 0,644). Conclusion: There were no significant correlation between urethrocutaneous fistula formation and patient age, hypospadias classification, chordee severity, other urogenital anomalies, history of hormonal therapy, suture size, duration of operation, type of dressing, type of stent, and duration of stenting. There were also no significant correlation between urethrocutaneous fistula formation and operation technique TIP vs Duckett, and TIP vs Onlay Island Flap. Keywords: Hypospadias, one stage urethroplasty, urethrocutaneous fistula

Comparison Between End-to-end Anastomosis and Buccal Mucosa Graft in Short Segment Bulbar Urethral Stricture: a Meta-analysis Study

Aim: to compare long term follow-up between end-to-end urethroplasty and bucal mucosal graft for the management of patients with short bulbar urethral stricture. Methods:we conducted a meta-analysis of cohort studies. Literature research was performed on the MEDLINE, Science Direct, and EMBASE database including studies from 1980 through 2014. The inclusion criteria were patients with short bulbar urethral strictrure (sized ≤3 cm) undergoing end-to-end anastomosis (EE) and buccal mucosa graft (BMG) with the complication of voiding symptoms and sexual dysfunction ≥12 months. Pooled risk ratio (RRs) and 95% confidence interval (CIs) were calculated using Mantzel-Haenzel method, while the heterogeneity were determined through I2 value. Data analysis were done using Stata software version 10.0 (StataCorp). Results:We analyze 10 studies in this meta-analysis. Sexual dysfunction following EE and BMG were found in 24.6% (45/183) patients and 9.1% (11/122) patients, respectively (overall RR 2.54; 95% CI: 1,44-4,47; p=0.001). Voiding symptoms following EE and BMG were found in 14% (8/57) patients and 12.5% (7/56) patients, respectively (overall RR 0.77; 95% CI: 0.3–2.0; p=0.591). Furthermore, stricture recurrent following EE and BMG were 8.4% (8/107) and 30% (14/46), respectively (overall RR 0.38; 95% CI: 0.17–0.84; p=0.016). The effectiveness of EE and BMG were found to be equal as both demonstrated few complications. BMG were found to be superior than EE terms of minimal sexual dysfunction complication. On the contrary, EE were found to be superior than BMG in terms of stricture recurence following short bulbar urethral stricture surgery. Conclusion:BMG can be considered as the primary treatment rather than EE for managing short urethral stricture cases

COMPARISON OF SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION BETWEEN END-TO-END ANASTOMOSIS AND BUCCAL MUCOSA GRAFT

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare long term follow-up of sexual dysfunction between end-to-end anastomosis or buccal mucosa graft in short segment bulbar urethral stricture. Material & Method: We performed a meta analysis of cohort study. The data sources was MEDLINE from 1980 through 2011. A fixed effects model with Mantel-Haenszel method was used to calculate the pooled Risk Ratio (RRs) and 95% Confidence Interval (CIs). We assessed the heterogeneity by calculating the I2 statistic. All analyses were performed with Stata statistical software, version 10.0 (Stata Corp). Results: We analyzed 6 cohort studies. End-to-end anastomosis and buccal mucosa graft patients who complained about sexual dysfunction were 24.6% (45/183) and 9.1% (11/122) respectively, with overall RR 2.54 (95% CI, 0.22-0.69, p = 0.001). Conclusion: Buccal mucosa graft showed a superior outcome compared to end-to-end anastomosis, based on sexual dysfunction in ≤ 3 cm bulbar urethral stricture treatments.Keywords: Sexual dysfunction, end-to-end anastomosis, buccal mucosa graft, anterior urethral stricture

EVALUATION OF COSMETIC AND SATISFACTION RATE AFTER URETHROPLASTY PROCEDURE USING PPPS

Objective: To evaluate patients or parents cosmetic satisfaction rate after urethroplasty procedures in patients with hypospadia. Material & Method: We prospectively collected data from parents whose children underwent urethroplasty procedures in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital since early 2001 until mid 2009, within 18 years old age. Data collected were age, first and last time of operation, type of hypospadia, characteristic of hypospadia, technique used for urethroplasty and time of operation. We also asked questionnaire about parental background and Pediatric Penile Perception Score (PPPS) questions, which contains (1) Satisfaction in shape and position of the urethral meatus, (2) Satisfaction in penile glans appearance, (3) Satisfaction in penile skin appearance, (4) Satisfaction in overall penile appearance. Each question has 4 types of score: very satisfied is 3, satisfied is 2, unsatisfied is 1, and very unsatisfied is 0. Using Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney statistical analysis, we analyzed the association between parental background, type of hypospadia, and technique used for urethroplasty with PPPS. Results: From 178 patients, 76 can be contacted. Mean age of first operation is 5,67 ± 3,66; mean PPPS for meatal appearance is 1,88 ± 0,46; mean PPPS for glans is 2,02 ± 0,32; mean PPPS for penile skin is 1,95 ± 0,39; mean PPPS for general appearance is 1,89 ± 0,45 and mean PPPS is 7,75 ± 1,31. Total PPPS based on type of hypospadia: distal hypospadia 8,1 ± 1,19; medial hypospadia 7,31 ± 1,10 and for proximal hypospadia 7,75 ± 1,32. Total PPPS based on operation technique: TIP 7,72 ± 1,17; Duckett 7,14 ± 1,35 and Onlay Island Flap 8,4 ± 1,8. Using Kruskal Wallis statistic analysis, parents satisfaction rate is significantly associated with monthly income and type of hypospadia (

ONE-YEAR EVALUATION OF OVERALL URETHRAL STRICTURE MANAGEMENT USING QUESTIONNAIRES AND UROFLOWMETRY

Objective: To evaluate the overall outcomes of patients who get definitive treatment of urethral stricture. Material & Method: All patients who underwent various urethral stricture management in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital were evaluated over 1 year period. Patient demographics, type of surgery, International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS), quality of life (QoL) score, flow rate (FR) and post void residual urine (PVR) of all patients were evaluated at 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. Results: Out of 230 urethral stricture patients, 65 patients were eligible this study. Mean patient age was 41.19 ± 20.44 years. 37Direct Vision Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU), 20 end-to-end anastomosis, and 8 graft urethroplasties were performed. All patients underwent urethral stricture management showed improvement of IPSS (-22.64, p < 0.001), QoL (-3.36, p < 0.001), FR (16.72 ml/s, p < 0.001) and PVR (-126.23 ml, p < 0.001). Compliant patients showed better improvement of IPSS and FR than non compliant patient after DVIU procedure. Overall, open surgery give better improvement of IPSS and FR than DVIU procedure. These differences were more pronounced in recurrent and long (≥ 2 cm) urethral stricture disease. In open surgery group, end-to-end anastomosis give better improvement in FR compared to graft urethroplasty. Conclusion: Patients undergoing urethral stricture management experienced a significant improvement in self-reported outcomes and functional uroflow studies. Overall, open surgery gives better improvement in FR and IPSS than DVIU procedure. In open surgery group, end-to-end anastomosis give better improvement compares to graft urethroplasty.Keywords: International Prostate Symptoms Score, quality of life, flow rate, post void residual urine, urethral stricture

CONGENITAL HYDRONEPHROSIS: PROBLEMS IN DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

Objective: To evaluate problems in diagnosis and management of congenital hydronephrosis. Material & methods: This study was retrospective. Data was collected from medical records of patients with congenital hydronephrosis, which were hospitalized or went to urologic outpatient clinic at Ciptomangunkusumo Hospital from January 1999 to December 2008 and Harapan Kita Maternal and Pediatric Hospital from January 2004 to December 2008. Data was analyzed with SPSS programme version 13.0. Statistical analysis was performed to find the relationship between age at diagnosis and kidney function (Mann-Whitney test) and between age at diagnosis and nephrectomy rate (Chi-Square test). Results: There were 15 patients who presented because of antenatal diagnosis. Of the 145 patients, we could collect antenatal history only from 63 patients.  Obstetricians provided antenatal care in 56 out of 63 patients. Antenatal ultrasound was performed in only 59 out of 63 patients and only 44,07% (26 patients) with hydronephrosis was detected antenatally. Eleven out of 26 antenatally diagnosed patients came to our clinic at a later age. Three standard studies (postnatal ultrasound, voiding cystourethrogram, and renal scintigraphy) were performed only in 12 out of 145 patients (8,27%). Ultrasound was performed in 108 patients (74,5%), voiding cystourethrogram in 79 patients (54,5%), and renal scintigraphy in only 26 ptients (17,9%). The suggested management was conducted in 115 patients; operative management in 95 patients (82,61%) and conservative treatment in 20 patients (17,39%). The most common operative procedures were ureteroneocystostomy, pyeloplasty, nephrectomy, and posterior urethral valveablation. Mean serum creatinine in below 12 months old group and above 12 months old group was 0,78±0,93mg/dl dan 1,03±0,88 mg/dl respectively(p<0,05). There was no significant difference in nephrectomy rate in both age groups (p>0,05). Nephrectomy was performed in 16 patients, with the most common indication was grade IV hydronephrosis with thin parenchyma in 11 patients (68,75%) and the most common etiology was UPJ obstruction in 10 patients (62,5%). We can only collect follow up data from 73 out of 115 managed patients (63,48%). Urinalysis, ultrasound/voiding cystourethrogram, and renal function studies were not routinely conducted during follow up. Conclusion: The management of congenital hydronephrosis in Indonesia needs improvements in antenatal care standards, particularly obstetric ultrasound, to improve early detection of congenital hydronephrosis. Better education for parents about the importance of follow up is needed, especially for antenatally diagnosed patients. A consensus regarding diagnostic tools used in managing congenital hydronephrosis must be established among urologists, pediatricians, and radiologists

VESICO-VAGINAL FISTULA: EXPERIENCE OF 11 YEARS

Objective: To evaluate the outcome of surgical repair in patients with vesico-vaginal fistula at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. Material & Method: A retrospective study of 30 patients with vesico-vaginal fistula, who underwent surgical repair of the fistula at Urology Department Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital between the period of 1998-2008, were reviewed. Patients were analyzed with regard to age, location of fistula, etiology, size of fistula, and surgical approach. The outcome of the surgery was analyzed. Results: This study included 30 patients who underwent surgery with age between 18-69 years old. The most common etiology was due to obstetrical trauma and hysterectomy. Bladder trigone was the most common location of fistulae (40%). During the surgery the transvesical (43%) approach was commonly used. However, the most excellent outcome was surgery by transvesical-transvaginal approach (100%). Success rate of fistula repair was 73%. Conclusion: This disease is a medically and psychosocially devastating condition for the patient. The diagnosis was easy but complicated in decision of treatment. Best results were observed by transvesical-transvaginal approach. Keywords: Vesico-vaginal fistulae, surgical approach, surgical outcome

THE ROLE OF UROLOGISTS IN MANAGEMENT OF DISORDERS OF SEX DEVELOPMENT

Objective: To evaluate disorder of sex development (DSD) profile at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), the management profile, and the role of urologist on diagnostic and therapeutic management. Material & method: We retrospectively collected data from medical record of all DSD cases managed by pediatric endocrinologist, urologist, obstetric gynaecologist at RSCM from January 2002 up to December 2009. 2006 IICP criteria was used as classification. The management profile and the role of urologist were evaluated. Results: there were 133 DSD cases with the majority of cases was congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) followed by androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS). Most of the cases were diagnosed before one year old and other on pubertal period. Karyotyping, laboratory examination, ultrasonography, genitography, uretrocystoscopy, kolposcopy, diagnostic laparascopy were performed as diagnostic management. Gender assignment was performed by multidisciplinary team. Masculinizing surgery, feminizing surgery, and gonadectomy was done as therapeutic management. Conclusion: The majority case on RSCM’s DSD profile was CAH. The management was performed by multidisciplinary team. Gender assignment decision should be based upon thorough diagnostic evaluation. The urologist has important role on diagnostic and therapeutic management. Keywords: Disorder of sex development, diagnostic management, gender assignment, therapeutic management, urologist