Neonatal circumcision.
Circumcision remains the most common operation performed in males in the United States. When performed by an experienced operator, circumcision is usually a safe and simple operation. The medical benefits of circumcision appear to exceed the risks of the procedure. The history, embryology, indications, techniques, and complications of neonatal circumcision are discussed.
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Division of Urology, University of California, San Diego Medical Center.
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Kaplan
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D000758:Anesthesia; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control; D010413:Penis / Q000196:embryology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control