Dr. Debashish Das is one of the best Laparoscopic, Endoscopic & General Surgeon in Chembur, Mumbai, he is recognized as one of the foremost surgeons in Mumbai, for his specialization in Circumcision Surgery, offering exceptional care and solutions for patients seeking penis-related surgical procedures.
Circumcision Surgery
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, that is the tissue covering the head (glans) of the penis. Circumcision is usually performed on the first or second day after birth.
Some men or older boys may need to have circumcision due to medical problems such as scarring of the foreskin that stops it from retracting (phimosis) recurring inflammation, or infections of the penis (balanitis) a foreskin that is too tight and causes pain.
Benefits of circumcision:
- Less risk of UTI
- Less risk of sexually transmitted diseases
- Protect against penile cancer and less risk of cervical cancer in female partners
- Prevention of balanitis
- Prevention of phimosis and paraphimosis
- Keeps the tip of the penis clean
What happens during the procedure?
During the surgery, the person is given anesthesia to numb the penis. The surgeon will put a clamp on the penis, and the foreskin is removed from the head of the penis. Later, an antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly is applied to the area and wrapped with gauze.
The procedure for a newborn will take only 15-30 minutes. For adults, it may take around an hour.
There are various techniques for performing circumcision.There are 3 major methods of circumcision, that are Laser Circumcision, Stapler Circumcision & Silicon Ring Circumcision.