Phimosis is the inability to retract the foreskin covering the head of the penis. A tight foreskin causes several issues with sexual intercourse and fertility.
Treatments for phimosis vary depending on severity of phimosis. Treatments may include: gentle daily manual retraction or circumcision. Dr. Venkatesh Urology Clinic specializes in ZSR circumcision. This allows patient phenomenal recovery and also excellent cosmetic appearance. The treatment takes 15-20 minute.
Circumcision stapler or ZSR Circumcision is the best method for relief from phimosis, paraphimosis & balanitis . The disposable circumcision stapler is a sterile, hand-held, manual surgical instrument preloaded with non-bioabsorbable skin staples intended to be used to perform a circumcision. It is designed to cut the foreskin and apply a circular row(s) of staples proximal to the cut line. The stapler portion typically consists of a dome intended to be inserted under the foreskin over the glans penis and a circular cutting stapler mechanism with a manual lever intended to connect over the outside of the foreskin.
Stapler circumcision is reported to be associated with fewer complications than conventional or suture circumcision, especially with respect to severe oedema and wound dehiscence. These advantages of stapler circumcision may be due to the short operative time, minimal tissue injury and lack of electrocautery. It is associated with a Less pain , shorter operative time, no blood loss and fewer postoperative complications than other methods of circumcision. Stapler circumcision is an easy and patient friendly device for performing male circumcision.
| Traditional Surgery | ZSR Treatment | |
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Minimally Invasive Hospital Stay Pain Blood Loss Recovery Follow-Ups |
No 1-2 Days Painfull YES One week Required |
Yes 0 Day Less pain NO Quick Recovery Not Required |
Dr. Venkatesh Kumar is a highly motivated and compassionate board certified Urologist, Andrologist & Uro-Oncologist in Noida. He has over 10 years of experience in Urology and has been trained in Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India’s first JCI accredited 750 bedded superspeciality hospital.