Circumcision & Reconstructive Surgery
Eligibility
- Medical indications such as phimosis, recurrent infections, or hygiene issues.
- Congenital abnormalities requiring correction, e.g., hypospadias.
- Trauma or injury to the genital area.
- Cosmetic or cultural/religious reasons for circumcision.
- Patients with urinary or functional difficulties needing reconstructive correction.
Care Before the Procedure
- Medical evaluation and blood tests as advised.
Inform the doctor about allergies, medications, or bleeding disorders. - Fasting may be required if general anaesthesia is planned.
- Discuss expected outcomes, risks, and recovery plan with your surgeon.
Care During the Procedure
- Anaesthesia is administered (local or general).
- The surgical site is sterilised, and the procedure is performed under aseptic conditions.
- Circumcision or reconstructive corrections are done carefully to preserve function and appearance.
- Procedure time varies depending on type and complexity.
Care After the Procedure
- Keep the area clean and dry, and follow wound care instructions.
- Pain management with prescribed medications.
- Monitor for bleeding, infection, or swelling.
- Avoid strenuous activity, sexual activity, or water immersion until healed.
- Follow-up visits to assess healing and surgical outcomes.
- Medical indications such as phimosis, recurrent infections, or hygiene issues.
- Congenital abnormalities requiring correction, e.g., hypospadias.
- Trauma or injury to the genital area.
- Cosmetic or cultural/religious reasons for circumcision.
- Patients with urinary or functional difficulties needing reconstructive correction.
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