Circumcision is a procedure performed on babies and young boys by doctors trained in obstetrics, pediatrics or urology.
Circumcision for newborns typically takes place as an outpatient procedure at a hospital or surgery center. Prior to the operation, parental consent must be obtained.
The Guillotine Method
The guillotine method is an efficient, quick, and safe circumcision procedure. It involves excising the preputial skin around a metal bell placed over the glans. Afterward, using a straight hemostat, loosely applying pressure to the preputium while cutting away any extra skin between it and the glans.
Bleeding can be an unfortunate side effect of circumcision, and in some cases may require blood transfusion for treatment.
However, using a soldering iron device to trim the prepuce has been shown to reduce bleeding and the risk of postcircumcision complications such as phimosis, wound dehiscence and urethral fistulae. Furthermore, this procedure is less invasive with no anesthesia required and allows for faster healing times.
From August 2018 to June 2019, we evaluated the safety and effectiveness of using an electric soldering iron tool in Mobile City (MC). The process is straightforward, quick, and bloodless; no cases of injury to either glans or frenulum occurred nor damage to urethra occurred.
The Plastibell (Ring) Method
Plastibell (Ring) Method involves inserting a plastic ring between the head of the penis and foreskin. This method is less painful than surgical cut technique and often preferred by parents due to its convenience.
melbourne circumcision centre has a low rate of complications, with most being minor. However, there have been cases of more serious issues like extensive penile skin loss, urethrocutaneous fistula or penile amputation.
Plastibell rings come in various sizes, the most popular being 1.3 cm. This measurement is important because it will fit securely over two-thirds of your ears.
The Shang Ring Method
The Shang Ring Method is a non-surgical circumcision technique popular around the world. It offers convenience and safety, allowing for rapid circumcision anywhere with minimal trauma to the glans penis.
This method is straightforward and quick, as well as having been shown to be cost-effective when used in resource limited settings. Furthermore, there is little risk of complications from this simple procedure.
The Shang Ring is a plastic ring device that inserts around the glans penis. This single-use item can be discarded after use.
The Surgical Method
Circumcision ShangRing Device exposes the penis by taking away its protective layer (foreskin).
Families may opt to circumcize their baby for various reasons. It can be done out of cultural, religious or hygiene considerations.
Newborn boys are typically circumcised in the hospital by a pediatrician, family doctor or obstetrician. For religious ritual circumcisions such as brit milah in Judaism or khitan in Islamic culture, it’s usually done by a mohel (leader).
The surgical method requires a doctor to make a small incision near the glans of the penis in the foreskin, pull it back over it, and close the wound with stitches that dissolve within seven to ten days.
Circumcision is a procedure performed on babies and young boys by doctors trained in obstetrics, pediatrics or urology.
Circumcision for newborns typically takes place as an outpatient procedure at a hospital or surgery center. Prior to the operation, parental consent must be obtained.
