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NOVEL CIRCUMCISION STAPLER: OUR EXPERIENCE
INTRODUCTION
Male circumcision is one of the most commonly performed urological procedures [1]. Its most frequent indications include phimosis, paraphimosis, balanoposthitis and balanitis [2], but circumcision is also performed for cultural reasons, social acceptance and cosmesis [3]. Moreover, male circumcision has been associated with decreased risk of sexually transmitted diseases (such as human papillomavirus, genital ulcer disease and HIV infection) and reduced incidence of penile cancer, improving penile hygiene [1]. Concerning the conventional circumcision, several techniques have been described, including the dorsal slit, the forceps-guided method and the sleeve resection. Although these techniques are easy to perform and are generally associated with excellent results, complications such as bleeding, penile edema and disappointing cosmetic results can sometimes restrict their use. Conventional methods are also associated with increased operative time [1]. In an effort to confine all these drawbacks, many circumcision devices have been developed. The circular stapler is one of the most recent ones. Inspired by the circular end-to-end stapling devices commonly used in bowel anastomosis procedures [3], it includes two parts: an inner bell (its role is to protect the glans) and an outer bell (it includes a circular blade which cuts the foreskin and staples which close the wound, achieving simultaneous hemostasis) [1]. In these case series, we describe the results from our experience using the circular stapler for the first time in Greece.
Κωνσταντίνος Κωνσταντινίδης Χειρουργός Ουρολόγος- Ανδρολόγος Ανδρολογικό Ινστιτούτο Αθηνών
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Χρήστος Φλιάτουρας
Χειρουργός Ουρολόγος- Ανδρολόγος Ανδρολογικό Ινστιτούτο Αθηνών
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Νικόλαος Καρυπίδης
Χειρουργός Ουρολόγος- Ανδρολόγος Ανδρολογικό Ινστιτούτο Αθηνών
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Θεόδωρος Σπίνος
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