Circumcision With the Plastibell Technique: A Descriptive Case Series

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Surgery
• Urology

Background:

• The Plastibell technique is a globally common method for infant male circumcision (MC).
• It is typically performed under local anesthesia.
• Previous studies have evaluated its outcomes worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the outcomes of male circumcision using the Plastibell technique.
• To evaluate the safety and complication rates of this procedure in infants.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective descriptive study was conducted from July 2013 to June 2021.
• Clinical records of 364 male infants under six months undergoing Plastibell circumcision were analyzed.
• Exclusion criteria included parental preference for other methods and pre-existing bleeding disorders.

Main Results:

• The mean operative time was 11.3 minutes, with the ring detaching in an average of 7.8 days.
• Primary hemorrhage occurred in one case (0.27%).
• Edema was observed in 20.8% of cases, and adhesions in 0.82%.

Conclusions:

• The Plastibell technique is a safe procedure for infant male circumcision.
• It demonstrates a low incidence of significant post-operative complications.
• The findings support the continued use of the Plastibell method for MC.