Dr Varinder Attri – Urologist, Andrologist and Laparoscopic surgeon

What is stapler circumcision?

Circumcision performed by the disposable device which when fired, does the cutting and suturing of foreskin itself. It harbours a silicon ring over which the metal staples are present.

Read about phimosis Tight foreskin/Phimosis – causes, symptoms and treatment

What are the indication of stapler circumcision?

Stapler circumcision is done in patient suffering from tight foreskin otherwise called phimosis. Other indications include recurrent foreskin or glans infection called balanoposthitis Recurrent Balanoposthitis and its treatment patients with skin condition called lichen sclerosis where foreskin gets involved, Zoon’s disease Zoon Balanitis- common cause of recurrent balanitis etc.

How staple circumcision is different from traditional circumcision?

Traditional circumcision done using stitch involves more pain, long Surgical time, more bleeding and late recovery to work. Also patients have more bleeding tendency or on blood thinners, can be better managed with stapler circumcision.

What are long term results of stapler circumcision?

Long term results of stapler circumcision are equivalent to stitch circumcision.

How much time stapler circumcision take ?

It takes nearly 5-10 minutes for stapler circumcision.

Whom to meet for stapler circumcision?

You can meet your nearby urologist or andrologist for the procedure. You can call and book your appointment for the surgery.About Dr Varinder Attri