Post-circumcision keloid formation is a rare but distressing complication that affects some patients following circumcision. It is characterized by an abnormal growth of scar tissue that extends beyond the original wound, often resulting in a painful and aesthetically displeasing fibrous thickening. This condition arises due to an excessive connective tissue response during the healing process, leading to an overproduction of collagen.
Professor Gabriele Antonini, a renowned urologist and andrologist, has developed innovative techniques to address this issue, focusing on the reconstruction of the balanic sulcus. This anatomical region is crucial for both functionality and aesthetics of the male genital area, making keloid treatment in this zone particularly delicate and specialized.
Treatment options for post-circumcision keloids vary depending on severity. Mild cases are managed with conservative therapies such as corticosteroid-based creams, silicone sheets, and massage therapy to reduce scar thickening. However, more severe or persistent cases require surgical intervention, involving keloid excision followed by balan sulcus reconstruction.
A key aspect of the reconstruction process is preventing recurrence. To achieve this, advanced techniques such as intraoperative corticosteroid infiltration, the use of low-tension absorbable sutures, and, in some cases, post-operative treatments with lasers or low-dose radiation therapy are employed.
Professor Antonini’s approach combines surgical expertise with cutting-edge technology to ensure optimal aesthetic and functional outcomes, significantly improving the quality of life for patients suffering from this post-operative complication.
