Q) Fowler Stephen Surgery is done for
a) Epispadias
b) Hypospadias
c) Exstrophy of bladder
d) Cryptorchidism
Answer Free for all
d) Cryptorchidism
Cryptorchidism - Fowler stephens surgery means division of short testicular vessels to mobilise the testis
The testicular blood supply is then dependent on collaterals from the vasal artery.
Surgeries for Epispadias are -
Exstrophy
1. MSRE- Modern stage repair of Exstrophy includes bladder closure, pelvic osteotomies followed by epispadis repair and uretheroplasty at 12-18 months
Young-Dees-Leadbetter repair- Bladder neck reconstruction for exstrophy
Kelly repair (RSTM) Radical soft tissue mobilization
2. Complete primary repair for classic bladder exstrophy (CPRE)