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> # Re: partial circumcision
> Written by Robin at 07 Dec 2006 20:54:05: As an answer to: partial circumcision written by Rebecca at 07 Dec 2006 20:53:31: Hello Rebecca, Are you saying the Jewish doctors don�t know about and don�t perform partial circumcision? If so please confirm because then it seems that in the USA even Jewish doctors have adopted the full circumcision method � and this would be a great shame. Yes the medical reason for only taking half the foreskin is that this front half is the half which could develop phimotic ring �. If you are taking care of your sons foreskin may I ask if you have checked that his frenulum is not too short. I am not familiar with any doctors in the USA � of course the anti circumcision campaigners have networked quite a few anti circumcision doctors but they couldn�t help on this question either � hummm � I feel as though any surgeon would be able to perform this operation � without any difficulty � you may find it hard to find someone who is practiced at performing it � but really any surgeon should really shame himself if he refuses to do this � it is so technically simple. Hummm sorry cant help really, you just gotta ring around and ask surgeons maybe send the Chicago hope an e mail asking if any of their surgeons would do this job � Sorry but good luck Robin > > >I am interested in a partial circumcision for my unborn son. I have made calls to Jewish doctors and not had a good response. They claim that there is no medical reason to only take part of the foreskin. I don�t really want to use a doctor that is not familiar with the process anyways. Can you recommend someone to contact that would not make me feel as though I don�t know what I am asking for? I live in Chicago and will appreciate and advise you can offer. > >Rebecca Answers: