✦ Circumcision

ZSR / Stapler Circumcision

Q: Are ZSR staples painful?

Mild discomfort from the staples is common in the first week; simple analgesics provide relief; staples fall off in 7–14 days without removal.

Q: What are the disadvantages of stapler circumcision?

Skin bridge formation and incomplete staple shedding are occasional complications; cosmetic tailoring is less precise than conventional technique. Your consultant will provide specific guidance based on your individual clinical situation and recovery.

Q: Is ZSR circumcision suitable for children?

ZSR circumcision is primarily used in adults; conventional surgical circumcision is preferred for children. Your consultant will provide specific guidance based on your individual clinical situation and recovery.

Quick Bloodless Circumcision Using a Circular Stapler Device

10–20 min PROCEDURE

Day Care HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

2–3 Weeks RECOVERY

What is ZSR / Stapler Circumcision?

ZSR Stapler Circumcision uses a disposable circular stapling device to simultaneously cut the foreskin and apply a row of titanium staples to achieve haemostasis — without any suturing. The device is placed over the glans, the foreskin drawn through, and the stapler fired in a single action. The procedure is faster than conventional circumcision, produces minimal bleeding, and is increasingly popular for adult circumcision. The procedure is performed under general or spinal anaesthesia with a hospital stay of Day Care. Success rates reach >95% in appropriately selected patients at experienced centres.

Adult patients requesting circumcision who prefer a faster procedure with minimal bleeding, no sutures, and a straightforward recovery. Patients must be adequately fit for anaesthesia and free from active systemic infection before proceeding.

How the Procedure Works

Device Sizing

Foreskin measured; appropriate ZSR device size selected.

Foreskin Positioning

Foreskin drawn through the bell-shaped stapler device placed over the glans.

Glans Protection

Inner plastic ring protects the glans while the foreskin is positioned correctly.

Stapler Fired

Stapler fired in a single action — foreskin cut and staples applied simultaneously.

Staple Shedding

Staples fall off spontaneously over 7–14 days as the wound heals.

Outcomes

10–20 minDURATION

Day CareHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

2–3 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Significantly faster procedure — completed in 10–20 minutes.
→Minimal intraoperative bleeding due to simultaneous cut and staple application.
→No sutures required — wound closure is by titanium staples.
→Reduced post-operative pain in some comparative studies.
→Predictable, standardised foreskin removal regardless of anatomy.
→Increasingly popular adult circumcision method in outpatient settings.

"ZSR stapler circumcision has transformed adult circumcision into a quick, blood-free, suture-free procedure. For adults wanting a rapid, uncomplicated circumcision, it is an excellent modern option."

— — Dr. Vipin Reddy, Consultant Urologist, Andrologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

Are ZSR staples painful?+

What are the disadvantages of stapler circumcision?+

Is ZSR circumcision suitable for children?+

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