The practice of circumcision and prostate cancer risk : a protective association?

Abstract EN

Background Male circumcision is a common practice characterized by numerous religious and cultural connotations.

The practice of male circumcision has been reported as a protective factor against the risk of Prostate cancer (PCa).

Objective: The pui^ose of this study is to examine modem and contemporary literature and assess the extent to which circumcision as a religious and culture-based practice affects PCa risk.

Methods: All extensive search using five electronic databases was conducted using key terms and phrases associated with male circumcision and PCa.

Results: The search procedure identified 22 studies published between 1951 and 2014.

Findings from the literature were tabulated and presented with interpretations and recommendations.

Conclusions: Based on the article sample included in this study, male circumcision could serve as a prophylactic measure against PCa risk.

Additional implications and unintended findings are explored.-