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Penile tourniquet: an invaluable technique
1Department of Surgery, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology
|December 24, 1997
Summary
A novel surgical glove tourniquet technique for minor penile surgeries significantly reduced operating time and simplified procedures. This bloodless method minimized complications, with only mild penile edema reported post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Minor penile surgeries often require effective hemostasis.
- Traditional methods may have limitations in operating time and complexity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel glove finger tourniquet technique for minor penile surgeries.
- To assess the safety and efficacy of this bloodless surgical approach.
Main Methods:
- A ring cut from a surgical glove finger was used as a tourniquet.
- Applied at the penile base after local xylocaine infiltration.
- Utilized in 72 cases including circumcision, meatotomy, meatoplasty, and chordee correction.
Main Results:
- Excellent postoperative outcomes were achieved in all cases.
- The only complication noted was mild penile edema.
- No instances of skin necrosis, sensory impairment, infection, erectile dysfunction, or oozing were reported.
Conclusions:
- The glove finger tourniquet is a simple, effective, and safe method for minor penile surgeries.
- This bloodless technique reduces operating time and prevents local anesthetic washout.
- It offers a valuable alternative for improving surgical efficiency and patient outcomes.