Gomco clamp
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The Gomco clamp is a surgical instrument used to perform circumcisions in males. It was invented by Hiram S. Yellen and Aaron Goldstein in the 1930s and is manufactured by the Gomco Surgical Manufacturing Corp. The clamp is made of stainless steel and is designed to prevent bleeding during the circumcision procedure.
History[edit | edit source]
The Gomco clamp was invented in the 1930s by Hiram S. Yellen and Aaron Goldstein. The name "Gomco" is an acronym for the Goldstein Medical Company, which was the original manufacturer of the clamp. The clamp was designed to make the circumcision procedure safer and more efficient by preventing bleeding.
Design and Use[edit | edit source]
The Gomco clamp consists of three parts: a bell, a yoke, and a nut. The bell is placed over the glans penis and the foreskin is pulled over it. The yoke is then placed over the bell and the nut is tightened, causing the foreskin to be crushed between the bell and the yoke. After a few minutes, the foreskin is cut off with a scalpel, leaving the glans exposed.
The Gomco clamp is designed to be used once and then discarded. It is available in several sizes to accommodate different sizes of penises.
Advantages and Disadvantages[edit | edit source]
The main advantage of the Gomco clamp is that it prevents bleeding during the circumcision procedure. It also provides a uniform cut, which can improve the cosmetic appearance of the circumcision.
However, the Gomco clamp also has some disadvantages. It can only be used once, which can make it more expensive than other circumcision methods. There is also a risk of injury to the glans if the clamp is not used correctly.
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