The sutureless circumcision:a novel surgical innovation

Authors

  • M. S. Ray Department of Surgery, Military Hospital, Jalandhar Cantt, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
  • B. S. Deepak Department of Surgery, Military Hospital, Jalandhar Cantt, Jalandhar, Punjab, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20163590

Keywords:

Circumcision, Haemostasis, Sutureless, Wound healing

Abstract

Background: Circumcision is a commonly performed surgical procedure done all over the world for various reasons. There are a number of ways to achieve the same which have been used from ancient times till recent times. Sutureless circumcision is a novel surgical technique which we have used with excellent results, good cosmesis and wound healing. The objective of this study was to bring forward a novel and new innovative method of circumcision.

Methods: The sutureless circumcision was performed over 132 patients from 1992 till date with excellent results.

Results: The incidences of complications were minimal with excellent wound healing though some cases had self-limiting penile oedema which subsided subsequently.

Conclusions: This novel technique has given excellent results and it can be used in countries where there is paucity of funds as it is very economical advocating a newer technique of circumcision without the use of costly tissue adhesive etc. which would bring about a revolution.

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2016-12-10

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