OBGYN Skills Lab

Live stream preview

Watch this video and more on OBGYN Skills Lab

Watch this video and more on OBGYN Skills Lab

Start your free trial

Already subscribed? Sign in

5 Minute Circumcision

Surgery • 5m 0s

Males are born with a hood of skin covering the glans of the penis. This hood is called the foreskin. Circumcision is the surgical removal of the hood.

Some couples request circumcision for religious reasons, others for health or cleanliness reasons. Circumcision is probably effective at reducing the later risk of:

- Infections occurring beneath the foreskin
- Penile cancer
- Cervical cancer among their female partners

This 5 minute video shows a newborn circumcision, utilizing a ring block anesthetic and a Gomko clamp.

Up Next in Surgery

  • Suturing
    06:39
    Suturing

    Suturing

    During surgery, it may be necessary to suture tissues together, to control bleeding, restore normal anatomy, or create an environment for rapid healing. This video demonstrates the basic surgical technique for suturing.

  • Knot Tying
    05:45
    Knot Tying

    Knot Tying

    During surgery, after a suture or ligature is placed, the loose ends need to be tied securely. This video demonstrates one method for controlled knot-tying, the two-handed knot. Also demonstrated is the Surgeon’s knot.

  • Scrubbing In
    06:56
    Scrubbing In

    Scrubbing In

    Part of the sterile technique of surgery is preparation of the surgeon’s hands and arms, and putting on protective equipment.

    Surgical caps, masks, gowns, gloves and shoe covers not only protect the wound against contamination, but also protect the surgeon against exposure to the patient’s bo...

×