From Scalpel to Scale-up: Shaping Perceptions of Male Circumcision
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The ultrasonic harmonic scalpel for circumcision: experimental evaluation using dogs.
Male circumcision is one of the most commonly performed operations worldwide, and many novel techniques have been developed for better postoperative outcomes. The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of applying the ultracision harmonic scalpel (UHS) for circumcision by using dogs. Sixteen adult male dogs were divided into two groups: the UHS group and the control group. The dog...
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