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What are the risks of a home circumcision?

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Multiple: I am not quite sure i understand what "home circ" stands for. If it's in reference to circumcision done at home by a non-medical person, the risks are multiple and include - bleeding, damage to penile tissues, faulty technique leading to incorrectly performed procedure, infection, significant pain etc.

Answered 10/29/2013

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Mohels are good: Home circumcision is a jewish tradition and called a bris. Procedure is done by a mohel (some urologists + other traind dr.S are also mohels)mohels are very experienced and do excellent safe circs. Enquire from friends or a rabbi for an experienced mohel. They often do a better job than a dr. Who has only had limited experienced. Have seen many complications dr's circs, virtually none by mohels.

Answered 10/3/2016

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None....: ..If done by a properly trained individual using proper equipment, sterile procedures and care. I personally have performed hundreds of circucision in the home and so far, at least, no serious problems.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are ...: At-home environment gives less aseptic & professional support, which may increase chance of infection and unexpected incidence of fainting spell and medical emergency of the patients and onlookers. So, a better professional environment is safer for professional and emergent reasons.

Answered 7/12/2014

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