Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Complications of circumcision.

G W Kaplan

    The Urologic Clinics of North America
    |August 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Circumcision complications, though serious, are preventable with proper care. Inexperienced practitioners often cause these issues, necessitating urologist intervention for management and repair.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Road to pediatric urology subcertification: a 25-year journey.

    Journal of pediatric urology·2019
    Same author

    Examining trends in the treatment of ureterocele yields no definitive solution.

    Journal of pediatric urology·2014
    Same author

    The undescended testis: changes over the past several decades.

    BJU international·2003
    Same author

    Is routine karyotyping necessary in the evaluation of hypospadias and cryptorchidism?

    The Journal of urology·2001
    Same author

    Ipsilateral ureteroureterostomy for the treatment of vesicoureteral reflux or obstruction associated with complete ureteral duplication.

    The Journal of urology·2001
    Same author

    The ultrasonic description of postpubertal testicles in men who have undergone prepubertal orchiopexy for cryptorchidism.

    The Journal of urology·2001

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Surgical Complications

    Background:

    • Circumcision is a common procedure with potential complications.
    • Complications range in severity from minor to life-threatening.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the spectrum of complications following circumcision.
    • To emphasize the preventability of these adverse events.
    • To underscore the role of urologists in managing circumcision-related issues.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of documented circumcision complications.
    • Analysis of causative factors, particularly operator inexperience.

    Main Results:

    • Multiple complications can arise post-circumcision.
    • Most complications are preventable with adequate care.
    • Inexperienced, non-specialist operators are frequently implicated.

    Conclusions:

    • Adherence to careful surgical technique can prevent most circumcision complications.
    • Urologists are crucial for consulting on and repairing complications arising from circumcision.
    • Emphasis on trained practitioners is vital for patient safety.

    Related Experiment Videos