Circumcision

ABOUT CIRCUMCISION

What is a circumcision?

Circumcision is a procedure performed in men to completely remove the foreskin, leaving the head of the penis exposed.

Why is a circumcision required?

Circumcision in adolescent and adult males may be performed to treat:

  • Scarring around the opening of the foreskin which prevents the foreskin from being pulled back over the head of the penis (phimosis).
  • Skin diseases affecting the foreskin, such as Balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO) / Lichen sclerosis (LS) which causes scarring and hardening of the foreskin.
  • Recurrent Urinary tract infection and infections under the foreskin (balanitis).
  • Abnormal growths (including cancers) on the foreskin or head of the penis.
PATIENT JOURNEY

What does a circumcision involve?

Circumcision is usually performed under general anaesthetic (completely asleep), but spinal anaesthetic (numb from the waist down), or local anaesthetic (numbing injection) can be used instead.

What does a circumcision involve?

An incision is made below the head of the penis and remove the whole foreskin. Dissolvable stitches are used to join the skin beneath the head of the penis to the skin on the shaft of the penis. The procedure is usually performed as day surgery – you can go home on the same day of the surgery as long as you are accompanied by a responsible adult.

What is the recovery after a circumcision?

There will be some swelling of the penis which will go away after a few weeks.

 

It will take at least six weeks for the penis to reach its final appearance.

 

You will need to abstain from sex for four to six weeks after the procedure.

 

You can usually return to driving 24 hours after the procedure.

 

You can usually return to work one to two days after the procedure.

 

OUR TEAM

The following doctors in our practice perform circumcision:

Dr Tim Smith

Dr Tim Smith

Urologist
Dr Andrew Keller

Dr Andrew Keller

Urologist
Dr Anojan Navaratnam

Dr Anojan Navaratnam

Urologist
Dr Glen Wood

Dr Glen Wood

Urologist
Dr Gregory Malone

Dr Gregory Malone

Urologist
Dr Jason Paterdis

Dr Jason Paterdis

Urologist
Dr Jonathan Chambers

Dr Jonathan Chambers

Urologist
Dr Katherine Gray

Dr Katherine Gray

Urologist
Dr Peter Burke

Dr Peter Burke

Urologist

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