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Surgical and postoperative complications of circumcision performed by unqualified individuals: the need for regulatory oversight
Abstract
Aims: Circumcision is a common surgical procedure performed for many reasons. When conducted by non-medical personnel, the risk of complications increases significantly. This study retrospectively examines pediatric cases requiring emergency care due to complications from non-medical circumcisions
Methods: Over three months, data from ten pediatric patients who underwent circumcision by non-medical individuals and later required emergency department visits were analyzed. Age, admission time, symptoms, and clinical findings were recorded.
Results: Patients, aged 3 months to 13 years, presented within 40 minutes to three weeks post-circumcision. Common complications included bleeding, hematoma, improper incision, and wound dehiscence. Two patients required additional surgery. Despite legal restrictions, such procedures persist in multiple regions.
Conclusion: Non-medical circumcision increases complication risks, leading to physical and psychological distress. Strict regulation enforcement and public awareness are essential to ensuring safe, medically supervised procedures.

Keywords : Circumcision, complications, pediatric urology

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Article available in :
Volume 2, Issue 3, 2025
Page : 87-91
https://doi.org/10.51271/SOC-0042
Article Information
Received : 13 Şub 2025
Accepted : 22 Mar 2025
Published : 01 Tem 2025
Corresponding Author :

Gülnur Göllü Bahadır: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkiye

[email protected]
Citation : Kuas N, Tekkanat B, Turan H, Göllü Bahadır G. Surgical and postoperative complications of circumcision performed by unqualified individuals: the need for regulatory oversight. Surg Child. 2025;2(3):87-91.

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