The Impact of Postoperative Urinary Diversion on Surgical Outcomes of Hypospadias Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Pediatric Literature.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: The optimal postoperative urinary diversion strategy after hypospadias repair remains debated, with variability in type, material, and duration. Pediatric-specific data are limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate how urinary diversion type and duration affected surgical outcomes after pediatric hypospadias repair. Materials and Methods: A systematic search of PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library (1995-2025) databases was conducted using PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251121638). Eligible studies included pediatric patients undergoing hypospadias repair with or without urinary diversion. Primary endpoints were diversion characteristics (type, material, duration); secondary endpoints included postoperati

SUBMITTER: Escolino M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12471891 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature