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A total of 31 patients with a mean age of 17 years, who underwent surgical repair of isolated male epispadias from January 2000 to January 2015, were involved. The main outcome measures were defined as: aesthetic outcome, continence, postoperative complications, sexual function, and quality of life. The follow-up period ranged from 8 to 23 years, with an average of 14.4 years. Each patients underwent an average of 2.2 surgical procedures in this period. The most common postoperative complications were urethral fistula and residual curvature, in 22.6% and 12.9%, respectively. Satisfactory aesthetic outcome was reported in 71.4% of cases. The repair of male epispadias usually includes more than two procedures with satisfactory aesthetic outcome. Unsolved urinary incontinence remains a significant issue and has a high impact on the quality of life. Follow-up should be extended even after complete sexual maturity. 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