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Hydrodissection Circumcision Versus Conventional Circumcision

Hydrodissection Circumcision Versus Conventional Circumcision: A Randomized Trial Evaluating Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Outcomes in Male Circumcision

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07056452
Acronym
Circumcision
Enrollment
96
Registered
2025-07-09
Start date
2021-01-07
Completion date
2024-02-07
Last updated
2025-07-09

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Conditions

Circumcision

Keywords

Circumcision, Hydrodissection, HC, sCC, uCC

Brief summary

Over a period of more than 3 years (January 2021 to February 2024), 96 males (aged 6-35 years; average 12.3 years) who underwent circumcision were randomly divided into three groups: HC, sCC (tissue sparing), and uCC (tissue unsparing), with a follow-up period exceeding 1 year. The HC group used physiological saline containing 0.5% lidocaine for hydrodissection, while the CC group did not have a hydrodissection step. Outcome Measurements and Statistical Analysis: Primary outcomes: operation time, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative pain and wound healing time. Secondary outcomes: intraoperative pain, postoperative complications and cosmetic results. The statistical analysis of results follows the randomized case-control trial (RCT) analysis method.

Detailed description

Participants were randomized 1:1:1 to the hydrodissection or conventional group using computer-generated random numbers. Surgeons and patients were blinded to group allocation until the procedure began. Based on the previous research results, with reference to the mean and standard deviation range, the sample size is calculated to be at least 28 cases per group (α=0.05, β=0.2). Considering the proportion of lost to follow-up, we selected 32 patients per group.

Interventions

PROCEDUREhydrodissection technique

injecting a solution of physiological saline containing 0.5% lidocaine along the cutting line

Sponsors

Chongqing Medical University
CollaboratorOTHER
Peking University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
6 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Complies with the diagnostic criteria for phimosis, foreskin elongation, and related diseases in the Chinese Expert Consensus on Phimosis, Foreskin related Diseases; * Preoperative routine examination showed no abnormalities in coagulation, blood routine, electrocardiogram and other indicators; * No severe genital herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, glans infection, etc.; * Complies with the indications for sleeve type circumcision ; * The patient or family member is aware of the surgical plan and signs the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with concomitant urethral malformations, such as hypospadias; * Patients with combined inflammation of the penis, prior penile surgery, severe adhesions, buried penis, and short frenulum of the penis; * Exclude individuals with combined allergies or allergies to multiple medications; * Patients with severe physical illnesses such as heart and lung dysfunction who cannot tolerate surgery; * Individuals with cognitive impairments or mental abnormalities; * Diabetes with poor glycemic control; * Age \>35 or Age\<6.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
operation time1 dayOperative time was calculated by timer.
intraoperative bleeding1 dayThe amount of intraoperative bleeding is calculated by weighing gauze before and after operation. 1 milliliter is approximately equal to the weight of 1 gram.
The healing time7-25 daysThe healing time was judged by the doctors based on the observation of the wound and inquiry of the patients during 7-25 days after surgery. We defined complete wound healing as the absence of a scab with a completely epithelialized and dry skin surface based on clinical assessment
Intra-operative pain1 dayIntra-operative pain was graded immediately after the operation while the post-operation pain was graded at 1 week by NRS (Numeric Rating Scale). The scale typically ranges from 0 to 10. 0 indicates no pain, while 10 signifies the most severe pain imaginable.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
other complicationsthrough study completion, an average of 1 yearincidence rate
patient satisfactionthrough study completion, an average of 1 yearPatient satisfaction is divided into 5 levels:Extremely dissatisfied,Dissatisfied,Neutral,Satisfied,Extremely Satisfied.

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026