Korean J Urol.  2006 Oct;47(10):1099-1102. 10.4111/kju.2006.47.10.1099.

A New Convenient Device of Circumcision

• Jung JH
• Lee SB
• Song JM

• KMID: 2139812
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4111/kju.2006.47.10.1099

Abstract

PURPOSE: Circumcision is widely practiced in Korea. Circumcision has been popularly performed with mechanical devices such as the Gomco clamp, the Plastibell device and other modified devices. We investigate the effect of using a new device (the circumcision clamp).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We conducted a retrospective study between December 2003 and February 2004 on 75 patients who wanted circumcision. 25 patients were operated on by performing conventional circumcision, and 50 patients were operated on by using the circumcision clamp.
RESULTS
The mean operation time for the new device group was shorter than that for the conventional circumcision group (p<0.05). No significant difference of complications was noted between the conventional circumcision group and the circumcision clamp group.
CONCLUSIONS
The new method with using the circumcision clamp has a benefit as it is designed to expose the glans and it saves operating time.

Keyword

Circumcision

MeSH Terms

Circumcision, Male*
Female
Humans
Korea
Male
Retrospective Studies

Figure

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  Fig. 1. The new device has circumcision rings with different diameters (10-30mm) and notches (10-20 notches per ring) for suturing around the ring. (A) Circumcision clamp. (B) Circumcision rings are opened. (C) Different diameters are seen on the lateral view.

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  Fig. 2. (A) Local anesthesia. (B) The abundant prepuce is fixed by the circumcision ring. (C) The fixed prepuce is excised around the circumcision ring. (D) Electrocoagulation is performed. (E) The edge of skin is sutured. (F) The features after circumcision is finished.

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