| Basis of Method The foreskin is slid back along the shaft and a freehand cut is made around the shaft as far back as the scar line is to be placed. The foreskin is returned to cover the glans and another cut is made around the shaft at the same position along its length as the first. A longitudinal cut is made between the two circumferential ones and the strip of skin is removed. The edges are then pulled together and sutured. The glans and frenulum are not protected during the procedure. The frenulum can be included in the main cutting, or can be cut separately, or left intact. Results depend very much on the skill of the surgeon, but can be as tight or loose as desired with the scar line anywhere that is wanted. This technique is most commonly used on adults when circumcision is performed by a trained urologist. |
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| More on methodology There is a very good description of the technique in Private Parts, a Health Book for Men by the Canadian urologist Yosh Taguchi. A further medical description is to be found in MG Lucas [1984] A method of circumcision, British Journal of Urology Vol 56, pages 551-553. Because of the duration of the procedure, many surgeons will only carry out this method of circumcision under general anaesthetic. Further illustrations of the method |
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