Circumcision refers to the removal of the excess foreskin from the penis, so that the head of the penis is naturally exposed after the operation, which will not affect the development of the penis, thus reducing the incidence of urinary tract infections, especially foreskin infection, glansitis and prepuce, and also improving the quality of sexual life and reducing the incidence of penile cancer in adulthood, and is an effective method to treat prepuce and circumcision and prevent their complications.
The circumcision procedure takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and its advantages include.
1. safe use of local surface anesthesia.
2.Convenient outpatient surgery.
3, easy post-operative care and short recovery time
4.Aesthetics after surgery, natural appearance, flat incision, neat shape and no obvious scars.
Indications for circumcision
Circumcision is an indication for both circumcision and prepuce over 6 years old!
1.Circumcision: The foreskin opening is narrow, so that the foreskin cannot be turned over to reveal the head of the penis.
2.Circumcision: the foreskin covers the urethral opening, so that the head of the penis cannot be fully exposed naturally, but can be turned up to reveal the urethral opening and glans.
What kind of situation is not suitable for surgery?
Patients who are suffering from complications of foreskin infection and penile head infection are temporarily unsuitable for surgery and must wait for the inflammation to subside before performing surgery.
What do I need to do before surgery?
1.Preparation: take a bath, wash the genitals thoroughly, flip the foreskin, expose the coronal groove, remove the foreskin scale thoroughly, if the foreskin cannot be flipped, do not forcibly flip it to prevent the foreskin from tearing and nesting; remove it if there is hair.
2, psychological preparation: children are usually afraid of pain, parents need to do a good job of psychological guidance before surgery, so that the child is psychologically prepared to eliminate bad emotions.
3, dress code: wear loose pants.
What are the complications of surgery?
There are risks associated with surgery, which may include: anesthesia accident; foreskin edema; foreskin scarring; wound infection, urinary tract infection; post-operative bleeding; post-operative painful urination and other discomfort; delayed detachment of the circumcision device; if other deformities are found during the operation, the operation must be changed or cancelled; others.
Will I need medication after surgery?
Oral anti-inflammatory medication will be started on the day of surgery. External disinfectants will also be required: external application of the circumcision apparatus and glans, 3 times/day; sitz bath with warm water diluted as required, 2-3 times/day, for more than 30 minutes each time, until 2-3 days after the removal of the circumcision apparatus. If there is pain after surgery, apply topical compound lidocaine cream on the root of the penis.
How should I take care of my penis at home after surgery?
1.Bathing is allowed after 3-5 days after surgery.
2.Wear loose pants.
3.Avoid strenuous activities, such as swimming, hiking, running, etc.
4.Eat lightly, avoid stimulating food and drink more water.
5.Avoid unhealthy reading materials and films.
6.Postoperative pain can be relieved by distraction and resting. If unbearable, appropriate pain medication can be used, such as topical compound lidocaine cream, applied to the root of the penis, which works after 1 hour.
7, circumcision device off time is generally about 2 weeks, if 4 weeks did not fall off to the hospital to remove.
8.Post-operative painful urination and yellow discharge on the glans may occur, for the normal exudation of the trauma after the separation of the foreskin glans adhesion, drink more water and encourage urination.
9. redness and swelling of the foreskin may occur before the complete detachment of the circumcision.
10, if bleeding does not stop after surgery, line pressure to stop bleeding quickly to the hospital.
11, pay attention to observe the color of the glans, normal for the red, such as black and purple, promptly seek medical attention.
12. If you have any questions or discomfort after surgery, please come to the hospital for consultation.
Warm tip: specific medication please combine with clinical, by the doctor face to face guidance shall prevail.