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.
Division of Urology, University of California, San Diego Medical Center.
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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