Circumcision with Gomco Clamp

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This section describes all steps in performing a neonatal circumcision with the Gomco clamp, and includes the following:

• Choosing the Size of Gomco Clamp

• Sterile Preparation of the Penis (more experienced operators may skip this)

• Inspection of Circumcision Surgical Tray (more experienced operators may skip this)

• Gomco Clamp Inspection

• Stabilizing the Prepuce

• Lysis of "Adhesions"

• The Dorsal Clamp

• The Dorsal Slit

• Exposing the Glans Penis

• Lysis of Residual "Adhesions"

• Placement of Gomco Bell

• Securing the Gomco Bell

• Placement of Gomco Base Plate

• Placement of Rocker Arm

• Adjustments to Gomco Clamp

• Further Adjustments

• Excision of Prepuce

• Removal of Gomco Clamp

• Removal of Gomco Bell

• Postoperative Preparation of Infant

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