Comparison of surgical outcomes between different hemostasis methods in circumcision

Objectives To investigate the surgical outcomes of two different hemostasis methods (bipolar electrocoagulation and suture) in circumcision,especially the changes of sexual function.Methods 350 patients undergoing circumcision were divided randomly into two groups by different hemostasis methods,including bipolar electrocoagulation(group A) and suture (group B),every group contains 175 cases.All patients followed up 6 months after operation.The efficiency was evaluted by comparing intraoperative variables,postoperative complications and the change of sexual function before and after operation.Results All cases of circumcision were smoothly accomplished.The operation time was shorter and the intraoperative bleeding amount was less in group A than in group B significantly(P ＜ 0.05).There were significant differences in the total incidence rate of complications,the tate of postoperative bleeding and hematoma,the rate of thrum reaction and induration (P ＜ 0.05).The difference of overall sexual satisfaction before and after operation in group A was larger than group B significantly(P ＜0.05).Conclusions Bipolar electrocoagulation,as a safe and effective hemostasis method,could reduce the rate of postoperative complications,improve overall sexual satisfaction. Key words: Circumcision, Male ;  Hemostasis