Male Circumcision: History of Current Surgical Practice
One of the most frequent procedures carried out on men, whether for medical or religious reasons, is circumcision, which involves the removal of the foreskin. The procedure’s introduction in various locations and times allowed for the development of a surgical approach that is now adapted to minimiz...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2023
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/83078 |
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| Summary: | One of the most frequent procedures carried out on men, whether for medical or religious reasons, is circumcision, which involves the removal of the foreskin. The procedure’s introduction in various locations and times allowed for the development of a surgical approach that is now adapted to minimize problems and deliver obvious medicinal benefits. Male circumcision is currently a hot topic of dispute because of ethical, legal, and scientific concerns, as well as the procedure’s various roles: therapeutic, preventive, and ritualistic. The practice’s origins can be traced back to ancient times, but it is still a surgical procedure used to prevent HIV transmission today. In order to lower the risk of HIV transmission in men, the WHO advised considering male circumcision in 2007. The purpose of this article is to describe the procedure of circumcision throughout history. |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-80355-906-3 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.106533 |