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Circumcision - A new approach for a different cosmetic result
G Tsikopoulos1, M Asimakidou1, E Smaropoulos1
1Paediatric Surgery Department, Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Hippokratia
|October 23, 2014
Summary
A new circumcision technique significantly improved aesthetic results compared to the classic Johnston
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Urology
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Non-religious circumcisions require careful consideration of aesthetic outcomes.
- The classic Johnston's technique is a widely used method for circumcision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the aesthetic results of the classic Johnston's technique with a novel proposed circumcision technique.
- To evaluate patient and parental satisfaction with the cosmetic outcome of non-religious circumcisions.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 76 children undergoing non-religious circumcision.
- Patients were divided into two groups: classic Johnston's technique (50) and a new technique (26).
- Aesthetic outcomes were assessed three months post-operation via parental and patient interviews, using a four-point scale.
Main Results:
- No major complications were reported in either group.
- A statistically significant difference in aesthetic scores was observed between the two techniques (p<0.0005).
- The new technique yielded higher satisfaction rates regarding aesthetic results among children and parents.
Conclusions:
- The proposed circumcision technique offers superior aesthetic results compared to the classic Johnston's method.
- For non-religious circumcisions, achieving an acceptable aesthetic outcome is crucial for patient and family satisfaction.
- The new technique effectively meets the prerequisite for satisfactory cosmetic results in elective circumcisions.
