Circumcision

Circumcision Surgery in Kondapur, Hyderabad

The foreskin is the piece of skin that covers the head of the penis. Circumcision is a surgery performed to remove the foreskin. This is more common in babies. They undergo circumcision after a week of their birth.

Circumcision is done for one of the following reasons:

• Religious ritual: It is a cultural ritual for most of the Jewish and Islamic population
• Family tradition
• Medical care: It is also done if there is retraction trouble of the foreskin over the glans
• Personal Hygiene: In part of Africa, circumcision is done to prevent the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.

How Is Circumcision performed?

Before the surgery, the baby is placed on its back. The penis is cleaned. And the surgeon gives anaesthesia in the form of an injection or cream. This ensures that the baby does not feel any pain.

During the surgery at Apollo Kondapur, a clam or ring is placed on the penis. The surgeon separates the foreskin from the glans of the penis. He then uses a scalpel to remove the foreskin.

This surgery takes place for about 10-15 minutes in babies. However, in men, the surgery takes place for about an hour.

After the circumcision, the area is washed gently with warm water. A bandage with antibiotic ointment is put each time the diaper is changed.

It normally takes about a week to heal completely. Initially, there may be swelling, redness or bleeding. However, if these persist for more than a week, it is recommended to see a doctor.

It is also recommended to show your baby to the doctor if your baby does not wet the diaper after 12 hours of the circumcision.

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Kondapur

Call 1860-500-2244 to book an appointment

What Are the Benefits of Circumcision?

The benefits of circumcisions outweigh the risk. The benefits include:

• Easier to maintain personal hygiene: Boys with uncircumcised penis have to wash under the foreskin to maintain personal care.
• Reduced risk of Urinary Tract Infection: Uncircumcised penises have relatively higher chances of getting urinary tract infection, which might lead to kidney problems
• Reduced risk of sexually transmitted infections
• Decreased penile problems: Circumcised penises do not have difficulty in retracting or pulling back of the foreskin. A penis may lead to inflammation of the foreskin.

What Are the Side Effects of Circumcision?

Circumcision is a quick and simple procedure. The risks are rare, but can include the following side effects:

• Severe pain
• Bleeding
• Reaction to anaesthesia
• Irritation on the tip of the penis
• Infections
• Inflamed opening of the penis
• Adhesion of the foreskin to the penis
• Injury to the penis

When to See A Doctor?

It is recommended to see a doctor if some signs or symptoms indicate that the penis is not healing. The symptoms include the following:

• Frequent or continuous bleeding
• Leakage with an unpleasant odour
• If the urination does not resume after 12 hours of circumcision

Who Are the Right Candidates for Circumcision?

The right candidates for the surgery of circumcision include the following:

• All newborn babies
• Male who are suffering from penile cancer
• People who need revision surgery due to adhesion of the foreskin to the glans of the penis
• Men who want to avoid urinary tract infections
• Men who want to prevent sexually transmitted infections
• Men who have trouble retracting or pulling back of the foreskin from the head of the penis
• Newborn babies undergo circumcision to follow family tradition or a religious ritual

Circumcision is a safe procedure and must be carried out in a hospital. If you have more questions, don’t hesitate to talk to your doctor.