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.

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See also

References
  1. Lister Surgical Company: Circumcision Clamps
  2. Circlist.com: The Winkelmann Clamp
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