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===Sleeve technique===
Holman & Stuessel (1999) said patients should be advised of alternatives to circumcision.
They reported the indications for adult circumcision are uncommon. The most common is [[phimosis]].
They recommended dorsal penile nerve block or ring block local anesthesia for the [[pain]] of circumcision surgery.
Informed consent must be obtained. They stated:
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Specifically, the patient should be told about the risks of bleeding, hematoma formation, infection, inadvertent damage to the glans, removal of too much or too little skin, aesthetically unpleasing results and a change of sensation during intercourse. The patient should also be informed that, during the postoperative period, erections can cause pain and disruption of the suture line that may require replacement of the sutures. Full recovery following circumcision generally requires four to six weeks of abstinence from all genital stimulation and sexual activity.<ref name="holman1999" />
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== Rite of passage ==