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Circumcision with a novel disposable device in C hinese children: A randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Pan Feng,
Pan Lianjun,
Zhang Aixia,
Liu Yong,
Zhang Fenglei,
Dai Yutian
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1442-2042
pISSN - 0919-8172
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2012.03132.x
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , fibrous joint , randomized controlled trial , pain score , anesthesia
Objectives To compare the outcomes and complications of three methods of circumcision in a C hinese pediatric population. Methods A total of 120 children were randomly assigned to three groups. Group I was submitted to circumcision using the S henghuan disposable device according to Y an's method; group II was submitted to circumcision using the same device, but according to P eng's methods; group III was operated on by using the conventional scalpel/suture technique. The three groups were compared mainly by the following outcomes: duration of surgery, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative pain, cosmetic effect, and the rates of edema, dehiscence, scarring, adhesion and infection. Results Groups I and II had less intraoperative bleeding. In terms of the duration of surgery, group I was the quickest. Pain scores in using the S henghuan disposable device were higher at 6 h after surgery compared with the conventional scalpel/suture technique. The percentage of patients using paracetamol in group II was higher than that in group III at 12 h after surgery. Other complications were similar, and all three groups had successful outcomes. Conclusions Circumcision using the S henghuan disposable device represents a safer and time‐saving option compared with the conventional scalpel/suture technique, with better cosmetic outcomes. Y an's method seems to be better than Peng's method when using the S henghuan disposable device for circumcision in children.