Circumcision

Circumcision is a surgical procedure carried out under local anaesthetic to permanently remove the foreskin from the tip of the penis.

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    • Circumcision surgery under local anaesthetic

    Why local anaesthetic?

    • Simple operation 30-45 mins
    • The penis is an excellent location to block with local anaesthetic (LA)
    • Avoid the risks associated with general anaesthetic (GA)
    • Can be done in a outpatient clinic therefore avoiding a hospital visit
    • Quick recovery as no GA side effects
    • Less expense (no hospital/anaesthetist fees)

    In this video, our consultant Mr Paul Hadway explains the causes of Phimosis (a tight foreskin) in adults and provides an overview of circumcision under local anaesthetic.

    Technique

    • Similar to having an injection at the dentists
    • 3 injections given at the base of the penis (<1 minute)
    • The penis is usually numb with 5 minutes
    • Sensation assessed by the surgeon before starting the operation
    • More LA can be added during the operation if discomfort is felt
    • Rarely the LA block doesn’t work and the operation will be rescheduled under GA on another day (1 in 150 cases)

    Circumcision Procedure

    The process.

    • Seen in clinic by a consultant urologist (PH)
    • History and examination
    • Treatment options discussed (conservative/surgical)
    • Information leaflets and consent forms given and a cooling offer period

    What happens on the day of surgery?

    • An hour long appointment in a dedicated clinic
    • Consent process completed and post operative written information is given with contact numbers
    • LA given by the surgeon (<1 minute)
    • Circumcision performed in outpatient theatre
    • Foreskin sent for histological review (looked at down a microscope)
    • Home after 30 minutes rest in the waiting area with a pressure bandage (to be removed at home 2-3 hours later)
    • Review by the consultant 2-3 weeks post operatively

    Next Steps

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    Contact your GP and ask for a referral to the Urology Partnership.

    All consultations, investigations and treatments are covered by major insurance companies (depending on policy).

    Funding your own treatment

    Self-funding initial consultation fee is £205. Follow up fees are £165.

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