Circumcision
Circumcision (removal of the foreskin) is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin covering the tip of the penis. Once the foreskin is removed, the wound is closed with absorbable stitches that naturally dissolve during the healing process. The procedure is carried out under general anesthesia. Circumcision is indicated for medical reasons such as scarring of the foreskin (pathological phimosis), frequent foreskin infections, and recurrent urinary tract infections. After the procedure, the removed foreskin does not regrow.
What is the purpose of circumcision?
The purpose of the procedure is to prevent recurring inflammations or the formation of scar tissue in the foreskin. If your child has chronic inflammation of the foreskin (Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans, BXO), circumcision will also help prevent the development of scars on the external opening of the urethra.
What are the possible complications of circumcision?
Complications from this procedure are rare, but they may include:
- Bleeding: If the wound starts bleeding at home and does not stop with slight pressure on the bleeding area, urgently take your child to the hospital.
- Wound infection: In this case, your child will receive antimicrobial therapy.
- Narrowing of the external opening of the urethra: This may require another surgery to widen the urethral opening.
The surgeon will discuss the possible complications and how to manage them in more detail with you.
