Neonatal circumcision can be done in a variety of ways. The Mogen clamp was invented in the 1950’s by Harry Bronstein, a Brooklyn mohel. “Mogen” translates to “shield”. Studies have shown that Mogen circumcisions are faster and less stressful than other methods The Mogen clamp allows the physician to angle the line of excision to parallel the coronal edge of the glans penis. Attention to procedural details are necessary to avoid misadventues.
This website is intended to teach procedural details and safety considerations of Mogen circumcision.