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[Circumcision by the method of Lucas]

A M Seidenschnur1, P Korsholm, J Miskowiak

  • 1Organkirurgisk afdeling, H:S Sundby Hospital.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|June 11, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Circumcision a.m. Lucas is a safe procedure for boys, with a low complication rate and high satisfaction. This surgical technique offers consistent results for both medical and ritualistic circumcisions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Urology

Context:

  • The study evaluates the outcomes of Circumcision a.m. Lucas in a cohort of 85 boys.
  • The median age of participants was four years, with an age range of 2-14 years.

Purpose:

  • To assess the safety, efficacy, and patient/parent satisfaction associated with the Circumcision a.m. Lucas technique.
  • To determine the complication rates and cosmetic outcomes following this specific circumcision method.

Summary:

  • The Circumcision a.m. Lucas procedure demonstrated a high success rate, with 79% of cases experiencing an uncomplicated postoperative period.
  • The most common complication was bleeding (8%), requiring reoperation in only one instance. Hematomas occurred in 4% of cases.
  • Excellent cosmetic results were observed, with the glans being free or nearly free in 89% of cases. Overall family dissatisfaction was low (12%), with differing concerns regarding foreskin length between Muslim and Danish parents.

Impact:

  • Circumcision a.m. Lucas provides predictable and favorable outcomes for pediatric circumcisions.
  • The technique is suitable for both medical and ritualistic indications, with a favorable safety profile and high satisfaction rates.

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