The traditional method involves the use of a scalpel. In this method, the surgeon remove the excess foreskin and after make a closure of the wound with sutures.
Another conventional method, similar to the standard one, use clamps (like Gomco or Mogen) in order to obtain more accuracy in the surgery.
Nowadays, there are some method that ar quite less invasive, quicker and most accurate, like Laser circumcision or Electrocautery.
At the end, the most innovative method needs a particular type of stapler that can help doctor standardising this type of surgery.
Indeed,
- It uses a disposable machine capable of "cutting" and "suturing" at the same time, releasing a series of small "staples" that will fall off in the following weeks.
- This stapler is studied and adapted in its various sizes to the patient's diameters during the first visit.
- The scars appear smooth compared to the nodular appearance found in traditional suturing methods, and post-operative edema is significantly reduced.
- A considerable reduction in pain not only makes the overall experience for the patient better, but also allows for easier dressing changes, significantly lowering the risk of post-operative infections.
I link you a photo of stapler: https://cdn.globalso.com/jswldmed/Circumcision-Stapler-004.jpg
Also, there are other methods similar or also non-surgical. And also, are different type of surgery that can be an alternative to circumcision, like frenectomy.
postectomy, frenuloplasty etc. that are more or less invasive by the case and the pathology