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Circumcision (partial penile amputation) once was the classic treatment for phimosis, but has many disadvantages and drawbacks. [[Adolescent and adult circumcision| Circumcision]] is less performed today, because it is becoming outmoded by newer and better treatments.<ref name="shahid2012" /> | Circumcision (partial penile amputation) once was the classic treatment for phimosis, but has many disadvantages and drawbacks. [[Neurotomy]] is a feature of every circumcision and causes severe loss of [[erogenous sensation of the foreskin]]. [[Adolescent and adult circumcision| Circumcision]] is less performed today, because it is becoming outmoded by newer and better treatments.<ref name="shahid2012" /> | ||
* Circumcision is the most expensive treatment.<ref name="vanhowe1998" /> | * Circumcision is the most expensive treatment.<ref name="vanhowe1998" /> | ||