Circumcision
Care Before the Procedure
- Keep the genital area clean and dry before surgery.
- Inform your doctor about allergies, medications, or existing medical conditions.
- Avoid eating or drinking if general anesthesia is planned.
- Arrange for transportation and support after the procedure.
Care During the Procedure
- Local or general anesthesia will be administered for pain control.
- The surgeon carefully removes the foreskin using a scalpel, scissors, or clamp devices.
- Dissolvable sutures are placed to close the wound securely.
- The medical team monitors vitals and maintains sterile conditions throughout the procedure.
Care After the Procedure
- Keep the area clean and dry to prevent infection.
- Use prescribed pain relief medications as needed for comfort.
- Avoid strenuous activity until fully healed to reduce complications.
- Attend follow-up appointments to monitor healing and wound condition.
Eligibility
- Individuals with phimosis causing difficulty retracting the foreskin or urination problems.
- Patients with recurrent penile infections or inflammation requiring foreskin removal.
- Infants or adults undergoing circumcision for cultural, religious, or personal reasons.
- Patients with anatomical abnormalities of foreskin affecting hygiene or causing discomfort.
- Keep the genital area clean and dry before surgery.
- Inform your doctor about allergies, medications, or existing medical conditions.
- Avoid eating or drinking if general anesthesia is planned.
- Arrange for transportation and support after the procedure.
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