Prostatic Utricle Configuration in Hypospadias and Intersex Patients

Aim: A retrospective clinical trial was performed to evaluate prostatic utricle (PU) incidence, clini-cal characteristics, treatment and follow-up outcomes in hypospadias and intersex patients.Material and Methods: Hypospadias (n:72) and intersex (n:108) patients in whom the configura-tion of PU were evaluated by radiological and endoscopic investigations.Results: The incidence of PU was 12.5% and 22.2% in hypospadias and intersex patients. Urinary infection, obstruction, enuresis and urolithiasis were the most common clinical symptoms in both groups.Conclusion: PU should be evaluated by radiological and endoscopic investigations in intersex and hypospadias patients. The main goal of surgical therapy is total excision of extended PU stru-ctures without damaging to urethra, bladder outlet, sphincter and pelvic plexuses.