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The sutureless circumcision:a novel surgical innovation

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.