The Gomco clamp is one of several devices currently used for neonatal circumcision. Invented around 1935 by Dr. Hiram Yeller, an obstetrician, and Mr. Aaron Goldstein, an inventor, it has …

The Gomco clamp was invented by Dr. Hiram S. Yellen and Aaron A. Goldstein in 1935. Yellen, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Buffalo, New York, sought an improved method of newborn …

Aug 12, 2025 · The Gomco clamp reduces the risk of blood loss, controls the amount of foreskin removed, protects the glans of the penis during circumcision, and allows for a clean surgical cut.

The Gomco® clamp, also known as the Gomco circumcision clamp, is a medical device used for circumcisions. The Gomco Circumcision Clamp is associated with a lower risk of certain …

Several techniques for performing circumcisions are in general use. In this article, I focus on Gomco circumcision, since this is the method most commonly used in the United States. …

Leave the clamp in place at least five minutes to allow clotting and coagulation to occur. Remove the clamp and apply antiseptic ointment (Betadine) to the crush line.

In this video, circumcision using Gomco Clamp is demonstrated. This is a five-week-old boy. The video shows the surgeon's point of view (POV). In this procedure,…

The Gomco clamp is commonly used to perform circumcisions. It consists of three parts: a metal plate with a hole at one end, a round metal cap, and a screw device.

The Gomco Clamp kit is designed to permit a single physician to perform circumcision quickly, and usually without the need for sutures. The chrome-plated clamp allows for fast interchange …

The Gomco circumcision clamp comes in a wide variety of sizes for use on infants, boys and men of all ages and sizes. By careful adjustment it can be used to achieve a variety of styles of …