A new operation for phimosis: prepuce-saving technique with multiple Y-V-plasties.

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Pediatric Surgery

Background:

• Phimosis is a condition characterized by the inability to retract the foreskin.
• Surgical intervention is often required to correct phimosis.
• Traditional surgical approaches may involve foreskin resection.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a surgical technique for phimosis correction that preserves foreskin tissue.
• To evaluate the efficacy of Y-V-plasty in achieving normal preputial retractability.

Main Methods:

• A surgical method involving multiple Y-V-plasties is presented.
• This technique aims to relieve phimosis by widening the preputial opening.
• No foreskin tissue is resected during the procedure.

Main Results:

• The described Y-V-plasty technique successfully addresses phimosis.
• Normal preputial retractability is achieved.
• The procedure avoids the need for foreskin removal.

Conclusions:

• Phimosis can be effectively treated with Y-V-plasties without foreskin resection.
• This method offers a viable alternative to circumcision for phimosis.
• Preserving foreskin tissue is achievable in phimosis surgery.