Improving patient satisfaction and anatomical fit: a retrospective study on the purse-string suture-assisted disposable circumcision suture device.

BACKGROUND

The disposable circumcision suture device (DCSD) faces significant limitations in anatomical adaptability. We developed a novel technique integrating the adjustable purse-string suture (APSS) from proctology to address this unmet need. This study aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of APSS-DCSD for circumcision.

METHODS

A retrospective cohort study analyzed 93 consecutive patients undergoing circumcision (December 2023-January 2025). Non-randomized allocation stratified patients into: the APSS-DCSD cohort (n=45) and conventional DCSD cohort (n=48). Outcomes measure included operative time, blood loss, complications (frenular injury, infection), intraoperative pain (Visual Analogue Scale, VAS), patient satisfaction, and healing time.

RESULTS

No significant intergroup differences were observed in blood loss (median: 3.2 vs. 3.1 mL; P=0.66), healing time (median: 24 vs. 23 days; P=0.85), or VAS scores (median: 3.0 vs. 4.0; P=0.10). The APSS-DCSD cohort revealed longer operative times [7.0 vs. 6.5 min; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.708-8.809; P<0.001] and significantly higher satisfaction (median score: 5 vs. 4; 95% CI: 3.414-20.995; P<0.001). Incision infections occurred in three cases overall (APSS-DCSD: 2.2% vs. DCSD: 4.2%; P>0.99). No severe complications (hematoma, frenular injury) were documented in either cohort.

CONCLUSIONS

The APSS-DCSD approach significantly improves anatomical precision and patient satisfaction without compromising safety margins. Its standardized protocol demonstrates particular utility in complex anatomies, warranting prospective multicenter validation.