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Sevim Yener1, Hayriye Nihan Karaman Ayyıldız2,3, Fatma Tuğba Güvenç3
1Department of Pediatric Urology, Health Sciences University Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Elmalıkent, Adem Yavuz Street, 34764, Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey. sevimyener@msn.com.
Pediatric Surgery International
|April 11, 2025
Summary
This study shows that a specific surgical technique effectively treats concealed penis in children, with good long-term cosmetic results and high patient satisfaction. Early intervention is recommended for better physical and psychological outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Urology
- Surgical Techniques
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Concealed penis, including buried, webbed, and trapped penis subtypes, causes functional and psychological issues.
- Maizels' classification categorizes concealed penis subtypes.
- This study evaluates a specific surgical approach for concealed penis correction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the outcomes of surgical correction for concealed penis using the Borsellino technique.
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this surgical method in pediatric patients.
- To determine the functional and cosmetic results following the procedure.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 39 pediatric patients with buried penis.
- Surgery performed under general anesthesia, involving penile shaft dissection and angle restoration.
- Utilized skin grafting techniques (dorsal flaps, V-Y plasty) for skin deficiency.
Main Results:
- Mean operative time was 66 minutes.
- Low recurrence rate (10.2%), primarily in obese patients.
- High long-term patient and family satisfaction with cosmetic outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The Borsellino surgical technique is effective and reliable for concealed penis.
- The procedure has low complication rates and is easy to perform.
- Early surgical intervention (12-24 months) improves physical and psychological outcomes.
