What is the best circumcision method for men?
Many patients are asking surgeons or urologists about different ways of circumcising male adults. Patients look into Google to find the answer but become more confused.
There are different techniques and methods for circumcisions:
- Forceps guided method
- Sleeve method
- Clamp method
- Freehand method
These procedures can be achieved by using glue, stitches, a Shang ring device, ZSR or CircCurer (Langhe) staplers, or combinations.
What is evidence in the medical literature
Adult circumcision with Shang ring
Pros
- Quick and bloodless
- Higher patient satisfaction
- Lower operative pain
- Lower risks
- Small wound bleeding
Cons
- Wound healing takes longer to heal
- Significant wound gap
- Healing by significant scar gaps in some cases
- Require removal of the ring
- More pain during recovery
Circumcision with a Stapler device (ZSR or CirCurer)
Pros
- Less operative time
- Less operative pain
- Less complications
- Lower infection rate
- Short healing time
- Less swelling
Cons
- Residual stapler nails longer than four weeks
- Staples require removal
- May leave stapler marks
Circumcision with stitches
Pros
- Less expensive
- Easy to use
- Customised as per patient requirements
Cons
- Leaves stitch marks and tunnels
- Stitches take 2-3 weeks to fall off
- More painful than glue
- More chances of infection
Circumcision with glue
Pros
- Waterproof
- Less bleeding
- Less chance of infection
- Less painful
- Heals quicker
- Best in cosmetic outcome
Cons
- Operation is longer
- Technically challenging
- Expensive operation
Conclusion
A recent report showed that the use of tissue glue, in comparison to stitches, is cosmetically better and has fewer complications.
By looking at the medical literature and photos on the internet, our results with the Khan Technique of Circumcision were superior to all other methods, and many patients’ feedback endorses these results.
The Khan Technique of Circumcision
Dr Khan uses his own surgical techniques, mainly glue with 1-3 stitches, which is a custom-made result for every patient. With his 30 years of experience, the “Khan technique of circumcision” is the best circumcision method for adults and boys over 16 years of age.
Dr Khan can discuss the initial and long-term outcome of the Khan technique of glue circumcision.