A SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE TO CIRCUMCISION

Circumcision is overperformed in the United Kingdom. An alternative pr ocedure, dorsal incision of the prepuce, was performed in 40 boys whos e foreskins were nonretractable and showed a tight preputial band on r etraction at operation with no scarring. The procedure was quick, simp le, and effective at producing a retractable foreskin. A good cosmetic result was achieved. There were no complications in this group of pat ients. The procedure is recommended as an alternative to circumcision.