How does the Plastibell work?
The Plastibell technique involves placing a plastic ring between the head of the penis and the foreskin. A string is tied tightly around the foreskin crushing the skin against the ring. The excess skin is removed. The ring stays comfortably in place for 7-10 days before spontaneously falling off.
How does the Shang Ring Work?
The Shang Ring has been used to circumcise over 200,000 Chinese men. The device has two rings used to sandwich the foreskin, which is then surgically removed. It allows for circumcision without the need for stitches.
What is Pollock technique circumcision?
The Pollock Technique™ can be applied for circumcision of babies, boys, and men of all ages, and consists of using a Mogen clamp under long-acting local anaesthetic. This method is quite different from the plastibell procedure in that it is faster and there is no device left attached to the penis after the surgery.
What is the process of male circumcision?
Circumcision is a relatively simple procedure. The foreskin is removed just behind the head of the penis using a scalpel or surgical scissors. Any bleeding can be stopped using heat (cauterisation), and the remaining edges of skin will be stitched together using dissolvable stitches.
Do Chinese boys get circumcised?
In China, the nation with the largest population in the world, circumcision is generally treated as a selective medical intervention to treat some diseases; only 2.66% of males have been circumcised, and EIMC is not a traditional practice, except among Muslims, who account for < 3% of the population [14].
How do circumcision rings fall off?
It involves the plastibell being positioned under the foreskin and over the end of the penis. A piece of suture is tied directly around the foreskin, cutting off the blood supply to the foreskin. The excess foreskin may be cut off with a scalpel, while the plastic ring is left on until it falls off by itself.
How does the Pollock technique work?
The Pollock Technique ™ uses a Mogen clamp. After much research, we find this approach is less invasive, there’s less handling of the tissue. It’s also 10x faster than traditional circumcisions. The shorter the duration of any surgical procedure, the easier it is on the patient.
What is the best technique for circumcision?
The three major methods of circumcision are the Gomco clamp, the Plastibell device , and the Mogen clamp. Each one works by cutting off circulation to the foreskin to prevent bleeding when the doctor cuts the foreskin. The procedure takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
What is a hemostat forceps?
Hemostatic forceps are usually curved or straight and have serrations along the jaw to grasp onto small blood vessels, large blood vessels, or to grasp medium to heavy tissue during a surgical procedure. There are three main functions of a hemostat during emergency wound care:
What are the different types of forceps used in surgery?
This type of forceps can either be straight or curved and are usually around 5 inches in length. Mosquito forceps have a significantly smaller tip that regular forceps. Kelly Forceps are used for clamping large blood vessels or to manipulate heavy tissue. During dissections they may also be used on soft tissue.
What is a hemostat clamp?
Hemostatic forceps or Hemostats (when used to clamp control blood flow) are a surgical instrument used to prevent the flow of blood from an open blood vessel by compressing the vessel.
What are Crile forceps used for?
They can also be curved or straight and have a ratcheted handle. Crile Forceps are commonly used for clamping blood vessels or tissues before cauterization. They have serrations along the entire length of the jaw. They have a ratchet locking mechanism to give the user a tight secure hold on blood vessels.