Shang Ring circumcision versus conventional surgical procedures: Comparison of clinical effectiveness

LI Hui-ning; XU Jun; Qu Li-ming

Abstract：Objective:To compare the efficacy and complications of the Shang Ring circumcision with those of conventional surgical procedures.Methods:A total of 724 patients,521 with redundant prepuce and 203 with phimosis,were randomly assigned to receive the Shang Ring circumcision (n=402) and conventional surgical procedures (n=322).Comparisons were made between the two groups in the surgical duration,blood loss,pain score,as well as postoperative complications,satisfaction with the penile appearance,and the quality of sexual life.Results :The surgical duration,blood loss,postoperative satisfaction and IIRF-5 score were (4.70±1.30) min,(2.60±1.80) ml,99.50% (400/402) and 23.45±3.43,respectively,in the Shang Ring group as compared with (25.6±8.3) min,(11.20±3.50) ml,69.57% (224/322) and 23.12±3.26 in the conventional surgery group,with statistically significant differences in the first three parameters (P＜0.01),but not in IIRF-5 score (P＞0.05).Conclusion :Compared with the conventional surgical procedures,the Shang Ring circumcision has the advantages of shorter operation time,less blood loss,mild pain,fewer complications,better penile appearance,lower expenses,and higher satisfaction and acceptance of the patients.