Sutureless Circumcision has much better cosmetic appearance with less pain post-operatively. Return to work is much quicker and this option is recommended for those patients who want to have minimal time off work, those who are anxious about post-operative pain or those individuals who wish to have a minimally visible scar line after healing. This technology uses skin binders in place of multiple sutures that often leave ugly track scar marks. Please note that even absorbable fine sutures can leave track marks. We use fine suture as back up.

Ultrasound guidance allows the doctor to see under the skin before the Adult & Teen Circumcision. The needle can also be seen on the ultrasound screen as it goes into the skin. Because the doctor can see exactly where he is placing the injection, the procedure is quick, and often less painful than a blind injection. There is also a lesser likelihood of complications, like nerve damage, from accidental injection into a nerve.

Traditional Circumcision or Sleeve Technique

Two cuts are made side by side in the shape of a ring on the shaft of the penis or distally. The skin between the cuts are removed and the two edges are sewn together. Stitches used will absorb into the skin, so removal is not necessary. The procedure takes approximately 30-60 minutes and healing time is 3 weeks.

Modified Gomco Circumcision

The World Health Organization describes it as having “an impeccable safety record.”  After retracting the foreskin, the Gomco bell is placed over the glans at the level of the corona, above or below and the foreskin is replaced into the proper position. The yoke is then placed over the bell, trapping the foreskin between the bell and the yoke. The clamp is tightened, crushing the foreskin between the bell and the base plate, and left in place. The crushed blood vessels provide hemostasis. The flared bottom of the bell fits tightly against the hole of the base plate, so the foreskin may be cut away with a scalpel from above the base plate with no risk of injuring the glans. Because the glans is protected by the bell of the Gomco clamp, injuries to the glans are rare. No parts are left on the penis, so late complications are rare compared to devices like the Plastibell which remain on the penis. The procedure takes approximately 15-30 minutes and healing time is 1-3 weeks.

Modified Mogen Circumcision

The foreskin is first extended using several straight hemostats. The Mogen clamp is then slid over the foreskin. The clamp is locked, and a scalpel is used to cut the skin from the flat (upper) side of the clamp.  The Mogen results in a bloodless circumcision with minimal scarring. The procedure takes approximately 10-30 minutes and healing time is 1-2 weeks.