Winkelmann clamp
The Winkelmann clamp is a circumcision clamp. It is manufactured by Lister Surgical Company.[1]
Invention
The Winkelmann clamp was invented in 1935. It is possible that it was named after German urological surgeon Karl Winkelmann (1863-1925).[2]
Use
The Winkelmann clamp is used in a manner that is similar to the Gomco clamp. It is popular among the Turkish community in Germany and Palestine.
See also
- Circumcision clamp
- Circumcision
- Genital modification and mutilation
- Ethics of circumcision
- Foreskin
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