title: Circumcision using bipolar diathermy scissors: a simple, safe and acceptable new technique.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Circumcision may be performed by a variety of techniques. Postoperative haemorrhage is a recognised complication of the procedure.
  
  
  METHODS
  A method of circumcision using bipolar diathermy scissors is described. Foreskin vessels are coagulated as the foreskin is cut away.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Thirty patients underwent this procedure without complication.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Circumcision using bipolar scissors can be a safe and simple operation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Warwick Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Fraser
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tjoe
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction