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Circumcision Surgery in Coimbatore
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What is referred to as Circumcision?
Circumcision is referred to as foreskin removal, which is the covering of the glans (head) of the penis. Usually, neonates receive circumcision shortly after birth. Circumcision began as a religious rite. Today, people get circumcised for religious, medical, and cultural reasons. Most boys get circumcised when they are about a week old. Adults can also get circumcised, though it doesn't happen as often.
When should you choose Circumcision Surgery?
If you have a tight foreskin, you can have trouble engaging in sexual activity (the skin covering the tip of the penis)
To lessen the risk of reinfection in those whose diabetes is not under control.
To lessen the likelihood of kidney damage from UTIs.
The need to follow to religious tenets in some civilizations (particularly in newborns)
When should you choose Circumcision Surgery?
Tight foreskin
To lessen risk of reinfection
To fessen chance of kidney damage
Following religious purposes
What happens if a baby is not Circumcised?
One in a thousand risks is that a newborn male who has been circumcised may develop a urinary tract infection. An uncircumcised infant has a one in one hundred probability of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their first year. A marginally reduced likelihood of contracting STDs, including HIV. Reduced likelihood of developing penile cancer.
What happens if a child does not undergo Circumcision?
Uncircumcised babies may be at the risk of developing urinary tract infections and also increased risk of sexually transmitted diseases in adult men.
Benefits of undergoing Circumcision Surgery procedure:
Easier hygiene:
The penis is much easier to clean after it has been circumcised. Boys who have not yet had their genitalia circumcised can be instructed to clean the area beneath the foreskin on a consistent basis.
Decreased risk of urinary infections:
Even though guys have a minimal chance of developing urinary tract infections, these illnesses are more common in males who have not been circumcised. Infections of a severe nature that occur in childhood might sometimes result in kidney diseases in adulthood.
Reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases:
Men who have had their penis circumcised may have a lower chance of contracting some sexually transmitted illnesses, such as HIV. Still, safe sexual practices remain crucial.
Prevention of penile concerns:
In rare cases, the foreskin on an uncircumcised man's penis might be extremely challenging or impossible to retract (phimosis). This can result in inflammation of the head of the penis or the foreskin of the male reproductive tract.
The reduced risk of penile cancer:
Even though cancer of the penis is extremely uncommon, circumcised males have a lower risk of developing the disease. In addition, there is a decreased risk of cervical cancer in women who have sexual relationships with circumcised men.
Benefits of undergoing Circumcision Surgery procedure:
Easier hygiene
Decreased risk of urinary infections
Reduced risk of sexually transmitted diseases
Prevention of penile concerns
The reduced risk of penile cancer
The procedure of Phimosis Circumcision Surgery that is involved:
- The circumcision of newborns often occurs in the hospital's nursery and typically occurs during the first 10 days following delivery.
- After the penis and the area around it have been thoroughly cleaned, the baby will be anaesthetized with a local anaesthetic that can either be injected into the base of the penis or administered to the penis in the form of a cream.
- The foreskin will be removed, and a specialized clamp or plastic ring will be affixed to the penis after it has been cleaned.
- After that, an ointment, such as a topical antibiotic, will be applied to the penis, and it will be wrapped in gauze rather loosely.
- In most cases, the treatment will take roughly ten to thirty minutes to complete.
- Adult men and older boys undergo the same procedure during circumcision under anaesthesia.
- Suppose the foreskin surgery is delayed until later in life.
- It may be necessary to have general or regional anaesthesia administered, the recovery period may be lengthened, and the likelihood of experiencing complications may increase.
The procedure of the Circumcision Surgery:
- The circumcision of newborns often occurs in the hospital's nursery and typically occurs during the first 10 days following delivery.
- Your son is supposed to lay on the operation bed during the procedure.
- After the penis and surrounding area are cleaned, the baby will be anaesthetized with a local anaesthetic that can either be injected or used as a cream.
- After removing the foreskin, a clamp or plastic ring is attached to the penis.
- A topical antibiotic ointment is applied on the treated area to avoid any infection and wrapped with bandage.
Same method is performed on adults and older boys. Imagine delaying foreskin surgery. In that situation, general anaesthesia may be needed, recovery may be longer.
Phimosis Circumcision Surgery procedure for adults:
An adult circumcision is an option for men who were not circumcised as infants. The process is similar for older boys and adults to that used on infants.
You'll most likely have the surgery done under general anaesthesia in a hospital by a circumcision surgeon. Surgical procedures may take slightly longer than they do for newborns. After the circumcision, you'll also need to get sutures.
Phimosis Circumcision Surgery procedure for adults:
An adult circumcision is an option for men who were not circumcised as infants. The process is similar for older boys and adults to that used on infants.
A circumcision surgeon will perform the procedure at a hospital under general anaesthesia. Surgery on infants may take longer. You'll need sutures after circumcision.
FAQ Questions? Answered!
Given these results, it seems prudent to conduct circumcision on boys before their first birthday when the risk of problems from the procedure and the anaesthesia are low. There is a correlation between length of hospital stay and infection risk.
Seven to ten days is the typical recovery time for a penis after being injured. At first, you may see some redness and swelling at the penis's tip and a trace of blood in the diaper. After a few days, you might also see a light yellow discharge or crust. As with any recovery process, this is to be expected.
Later in life, some persons who did not undergo circumcision, choose to undergo the operation. Although it is a more extensive surgery in neonates, adult circumcision is typically a direct procedure. People may decide to have it done for the same medical, religious, or social reasons as parents decide to have it done for their babies.
It is generally recommended to wait for 3 weeks or until you are completely healed, speak to your surgeon to have a better understanding.
It usually doesn't hurt too badly. You should be able to get by with over-the-counter painkillers. A dressing will likely cover the treated area or your entire penis.
Patient Testimonials
Karthika Sivakumar
Coimbatore
It was a family decision to get our child circumcised, so that is when we reached Sri Ramakrishna Hospital. The staff at the hospital were extremely helpful, and they also took care of my little one. He was discharged within a day. Thank you, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, for taking utmost care and providing the best.
Girija Karthikeya
Coimbatore
I delivered my baby at Sri Ramakrishna Hospital and wanted my son to undergo circumcision. Luckily the hospital offered the procedure, and immediately the doctor performed the procedure, and he recovered within no time. Thank you, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital, for providing the best treatment.
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Our Department of General Surgery has treated over 20000+ patients with circumcision surgery over the last 48 years. Our highly experienced circumcision surgeons will ensure you receive the best circumcision surgery in Coimbatore.
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