Dr. T. Gurcharan Singh (Malaysia) invented the TARAKLAMP as a circumcision devise and it was widely used in Aisan countries in the 1990s. Its advantages are obvious in comparison to conventional circumcision methods.
ADVANTAGES OF THE DISPOSABLE CIRCUMCISION DEVICE(As presented by Dr. T. Gurcharan Singh at :
5th North Zone Convention Urological Society of India,October 6-8, 1995
Urology Development and Research Center,
S. M. S. Hospital, Jaipur, India
SAFEProtects against accidental amputation of Glans Penis and other injuries.
EASYRequires minimal training
FASTFast circumcision procedure compared to normal method
USE ANYWHERECan be used anywhere for example at home, roadsides or in the bush without fear of infections from Nonhygienic places.
NO CAUTERIZATIONNo cauterization or other
harmful agents are necessary
BLOODLESSThere is no bleeding during and after the surgery.
NO SUTURESNo sutures are necessary.
NO LIGATURESNo ligatures are necessary
NO BANDAGESNo bandages are necessary as there is no postsurgical bleeding or oozing.
NO AGE LIMITSCan be used from infants to adults.
NO INFECTIONSBecause no open wound is created, it safeguards against elements in the external environment.
NO CROSS-INFECTIONSProtects against cross-infections between circumciser and patient during the surgery
e.g. HIV, Hepatitis etc.
PRE-STERILIZED AND USE ONCE ONLYRisk of cross-infections e.g. HIV, hepatitis etc, from inadequately
sterilized reusable instruments eliminated.
IMMEDIATE RETURN TO ROUTINEPatient can move about and may return to work immediately after circumcision.
NO BATHING RESTRICTIONSPatient may have his bath or shower immediately after circumcision.
GOOD COSMETIC RESULTWhen healed, the circumcision results in a uniformly and evenly cut and cosmetically pleasing appearance
NATIONAL COSTS REDUCEDThe Overall National Economic considerations on circumcision cost etc., are also improved considerably.
INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS
Expenses saved and inconvenience avoided.
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