Surgical Guide to Circumcision [Hardcover]

Surgical Guide to Circumcision is a compendium of the who, what, where, why, and most importantly, the how of circumcision. Given that one third of the worlds males have undergone this most ancient of surgical procedures, a contemporary resource on the subject is in order.

Most circumcisions are elective with no acute medical necessity; that is, most are done for cultural reasons. Thus, in addition to being a standard surgical guide for those who perform circumcision, this book is an anthology of circumcision, from its prehistoric roots to its present day admixture of religion, culture, and medicine.

Surgical Guide to Circumcision is a fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to the most common techniques of circumcision and addresses aspects such as informed consent, religious and cultural sensitivities, pre-exam, post-care, pain control, and prevention and management of potential complications.

Written by experts in the field, Surgical Guide to Circumcision will appeal to family physicians, pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives, nurses, urologist, and anyone with a general interest in circumcision.

With fully one third of the worlds males having undergone the procedure, a focused guide to circumcision is long overdue. This superbly illustrated surgical reference covers protocols and historiography and explains the operations administrative aspects.

Introduction.- Part I??????? Prelude to Circumcision.- 1????????? Current Circumcision Trends and Guidelines.- 2 ??????????????? Informed Consent:? Principles for Elective Circumcision.- Part II??? Anatomy of Circumcision.- 3????????? Embryology of the Penis.- 4??? Anatomy for Newborn Circumcision.- 5??? Anatomic Contraindications to Circumcision.- 6??? Complications of Circumcision.- Part III?? Newborn Circumcision.- 7??? Pain Control in Infant Circumcision.- 8?l�