How is circumcision surgery performed?

Surgical narrowing of the foreskin is a simple surgery, conducted in a short time and caused few complications. Surgery is only indicated for those with pathological stenosis of the foreskin such as narrowing or elongation of the foreskin.

Surgical narrowing of the foreskin pathology.

When conservative treatment fails. Pathological narrowing of the foreskin. There are signs of obstruction of the foreskin.

Patient has local infection. The patient has buried penis, low urinary opening, urethral narrowing. Have coagulopathy and severe systemic illness.

The doctor cleans the entire penis with an antiseptic solution. Next, the patient will be injected with intravenous analgesia in the foreskin to reduce pain during minor surgery.

Step 1: First, the doctor will shape the circumcision. The work is carried out by using medical pliers to separate the area of ​​​​the foreskin that is attached to the penis, and then mark the limit of the point to be circumcised.
Step 2: After the preparation is complete. Next, the doctor will use a hemostatic knife and other medical tools to remove the excess skin on the foreskin without damaging the pleasure area.
Step 3: Carry out hemostasis: Quickly perform hemostasis for the incision so that the patient does not lose too much blood during the minor surgery.
Step 4: Carry out suturing the incision: The circumcision is very small, sutured with self-absorbable thread, highly aesthetic, leaving no scars.
Step 5: Wrap gauze at the tip of the penis: Use medical gauze to wrap around the incision to stop bleeding and protect the stitches.

Prescribe discharge medication: Painkillers, antibiotics (Cefaclor or Erythromycin) when there is a risk of infection. Clean the intimate area properly every day.

Early complications (within the first 2 weeks):
Bleeding difficult to stop. Presence of edema, hematoma. Postoperative infection Lack of skin due to excessive circumcision. Injury to the glans and part of the penis. Late complications Adhesion of the foreskin after circumcision Constriction of the foreskin Bad scars aesthetic impact Narrowing of the urethral fistula.

After performing the circumcision procedure, the patient does not need to stay in the hospital, but can go home the same day.
During the first 3 days after circumcision, the patient should pay attention to move gently, avoid walking a lot or carrying heavy objects.
Every day it is necessary to clean the incision and the penis to avoid infection after surgery.
Note that the time to start having sex after circumcision is at least 1 month when the incision has completely healed.
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