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The ShangRing device for simplified adult circumcision
Puneet Masson1, Philip S Li, Mark A Barone
1Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Department of Urology, and the Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065-4870, USA.
Nature Reviews. Urology
|October 13, 2010
Summary
Adult male circumcision using the ShangRing device significantly reduces HIV transmission. This stitchless, minimally bleeding technique is easy to learn and could aid global HIV prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Adult male circumcision is a key strategy for reducing HIV transmission in high-prevalence areas.
- Conventional surgical circumcision methods often require skilled practitioners and are associated with complications like bleeding and infection, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Conclusions:
- The ShangRing device offers a safe, efficient, and easily teachable method for adult male circumcision.
- This innovation has the potential to standardize adult male circumcision, thereby supporting global HIV prevention initiatives.
