{"id":293,"date":"2026-07-06T22:26:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T22:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anastom.at\/recovery-after-stapler-circumcision-return-to-activity-in-3-days-a-study-from-peking-university\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T00:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T00:53:39","slug":"recovery-after-stapler-circumcision-return-to-activity-in-3-days-a-study-from-peking-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anastom.at\/en\/recovery-after-stapler-circumcision-return-to-activity-in-3-days-a-study-from-peking-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Recovery after stapler circumcision: return to activity in 3 days \u2014 a study from Peking University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What does the return to normal life look like after disposable stapler circumcision? A study conducted at Peking University First Hospital and published in the prestigious Journal of Urology<\/em> tracked the procedure and recovery of 62 adult men. <\/p>\n\n

Methodology: 62 patients, observation up to 12 weeks<\/h2>\n\n

The study included 62 adult men (average age 28 years) who underwent surgery for medical indications: redundant prepuce (61%), recurrent balanoposthitis (16%), phimosis (23%). A circular stapler with a stapled anastomosis (18 staples) was used under local anesthesia. Patients were observed on day 3 and at weeks 1, 2, 4, and 12. <\/p>\n\n

This is a single-arm study (without a comparison group) \u2014 it evaluates the performance of the device itself, not the difference compared to the classical method.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Results: fast procedure and rapid return to activity<\/h2>\n\n
Parameter<\/th>Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Procedure time<\/td>7.7 min<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Return to full activity<\/td>Day 3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Spontaneous staple detachment<\/td>average 10.4 days<\/strong> (all \u22642 weeks)<\/td><\/tr>
Complication rate<\/td>4.8%<\/strong> (minor)<\/td><\/tr>
Pain during recovery (VAS)<\/td>3\/10<\/strong> (no prescription medication)<\/td><\/tr>
Satisfaction with cosmetic outcome<\/td>100%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

No patient reported pain during the procedure, and the average pain during recovery was only 3\/10 \u2014 low enough that no prescription painkillers were needed.<\/p>\n\n

Staples fall off spontaneously \u2014 no separate procedure required<\/h2>\n\n

The staples are designed to fall off spontaneously (on average after 10 days, all within 2 weeks). Unlike ring methods, which require a separate procedure to remove the ring \u2014 the stapler does not leave an external element on the penis, which shortens the period of swelling and discomfort. <\/p>\n\n

Minimal complications and excellent cosmetic outcome<\/h2>\n\n

The complication rate was 4.8% (3 out of 62) and included only minor events. No infections, excessive foreskin excision, or edema after day 7 were observed. The scar after circular incision was smooth, without the nodular appearance typical of manual suturing. All patients were satisfied with the outcome. <\/p>\n\n

Limitations \u2013 Honestly<\/h2>\n\n

The study included only adults and was a pilot, single-arm study (62 patients) \u2014 without direct comparison to the classical method, which requires confirmation in larger, controlled studies. The journal editor indicated the cost of the device as the main barrier to widespread adoption. <\/p>\n\n

Anastomat ZSR 2.0 in the context of recovery<\/h2>\n\n

Anastomat ZSR 2.0 belongs to the class of circular staplers evaluated in this work \u2014 with simultaneous cutting and anastomosis and spontaneously falling off staples. Subsequent generations enhance this advantage, e.g., with a silicone healing ring. <\/p>\n\n

View Anastomat ZSR 2.0 specifications \u2192<\/strong><\/a> | Schedule a consultation \u2192<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n

Conclusions<\/h2>\n\n

In the Peking University study, disposable stapler circumcision proved to be a single-stage, rapid procedure with excellent cosmetic results, minimal pain, and a return to activity as early as 3 days. The spontaneous shedding of staples and the absence of an external ring make recovery shorter and more comfortable for the patient. <\/p>\n\n

Source:<\/strong> Yuan Y, Zhang Z, Cui W, et al. Clinical Investigation of a Novel Surgical Device for Circumcision.<\/em> J Urol. 2014;191(5):1411\u20131415. <\/p>\n\n

Content intended for medical professionals; does not replace individual clinical assessment.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

Sources<\/h2>\n\n
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  1. Yuan Y, Zhang Z, Cui W, Gao B, Peng J, Xin Z, Guo Y. Clinical investigation of a novel surgical device for circumcision<\/em>. J Urol. 2014;191(5):1411\u20131415. doi:10.1016\/j.juro.2013.11.111. PMID: 24423436. View in PubMed<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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