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ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2025

Efficacy analysis of modified circumcision in the treatment of pediatric concealed penis.

Peng Luo, Tingting Xue, Ziran Dai, Xuren Chen, Zexin Guo, Xin Feng, Haiming Cao, Qigen Xie

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Peng Luo *Reproductive Medicine Center, The Key Laboratory for Reproductive Medicine of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Tingting Xue *Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
Ziran DaiDepartment of Urology and Andrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Xuren ChenDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, The Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Maoming, China.
Zexin GuoReproductive Medicine Center, The Key Laboratory for Reproductive Medicine of Guangdong Province, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Xin FengDepartment of Urology and Andrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Haiming CaoDepartment of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China.
Qigen XieDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.

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Abstract

Background: Standardized technique of concealed penis remains undefined due to the high incidence of postoperative complications. This study aimed to introduce a novel modified circumcision for pediatric concealed penis and evaluate its efficacy in reducing complications. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study in patients with concealed penis in our center during 2013 to 2023. Our modified technique improved circumcision through penile degloving, selective penoscrotal angle reconstruction, and graded preservation of inner preputial lamina according to penile concealment severity. The study group (n=53) comprised two subgroups: subgroup 1 (n=20, mild/moderate cases) received modified circumcision with 5-9 mm inner preputial lamina preservation, whereas subgroup 2 (n=33, severe cases) underwent additional penoscrotal angle reconstruction with 10-20 mm inner preputial lamina preservation. The control group (n=64) received classic Devine technique. The therapeutic effect and complications were compared using the Chi-squared or Student's t-test. Results: The study group demonstrated shorter operation time and lower incidences of preputial edema, preputial redundancy, and penile retraction (P<0.05). The study group achieved greater penile length above baseline skin level (BPL) (3.17±0.89 Conclusions: The modified circumcision effectively treats concealed penis with minimal invasiveness, reduced complication risks, and improved penile aesthetic outcomes. It provides individualized treatment according to penile concealment severity.

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Concealed penisDevine proceduremodified circumcisionpenoscrotal angle reconstruction

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PMCPMC12603818

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