THOUGH PLASTIBELL IS SIMPLE AND SAFE METHOD OF CIRCUMCISION EVEN THEN IT IS REGRETTED: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Circumcision is the most common surgical procedure in children worldwide. The practice of circumcision is thought to be at least 15,000 years old. The main objective of the study is to review the plastibell method of circumcision even then it is regretted in Pakistani environment. Plastibell circumcision has been shown to be a safe and effective method for use in the community. However, there are recognised complications, acquired phimosis being one. To prevent this complication, we suggest that practitioners should be competent in identifying minor bleeding as a result of a slipped ring. It is concluded that plastibell circumcision has good safety profile with few certainly correctable early impediments. Plastibell circumcision is safe, quick, easily manageable, and acceptable technique for parents. Complications are low in neonates and infants than older age group. Key words: Circumcision, Plastibell, Surgical, Procedure