Circumcision
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. it cut off part of the too-tight foreskin so that the glans of the penis can be exposed. The operation in an adult usually takes about 30 to 45 minutes and can be performed as a day surgery under local anaesthesia. No hospitalization is required.
Preparation
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Follow the instructions of the anathesiologist about avoiding food and drink before surgery. Fasting is usually necessary starting about six hours.
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If necessary, either local or general anaesthesia should always be used.
Procedure
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You may usually have a general anaesthetic, which will numb your penis and the surrounding area. The procedure takes about 30 minutes.
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The foreskin is removed behind the head of the penis
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Applying a little dressing to the end of the penis may reduce the stinging sensation during urination
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Patients should be permitted to go home after the surgery if the patient’s condition was stable
Follow-up and recovery
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Your doctor will give you specific instructions on how to care for your incision and lessen your pain.
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You may gently remove your bandage when you get home, be careful do not wash directly over your incision.
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Recovery time is generally 2-3 days, you can return to daily activities within 2-4 weeks.
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Short-term impact due to a small amount of the anaesthetic, which may still remain in your body, so it is never a good idea to drive yourself home from surgery, drink alcohol, sign any important documents etc. within 24 hours.