✦ Phimosis Treatment

Circumcision

Q: How long does circumcision healing take?

The wound typically heals within 2–4 weeks; sexual activity should be avoided for 4–6 weeks until complete healing occurs.

Q: Is circumcision painful post-operatively?

Mild discomfort for the first 3–5 days is normal; simple analgesics provide adequate pain relief in most patients. Your consultant will provide specific guidance based on your individual clinical situation and recovery.

Q: What is lichen sclerosus and why does it need circumcision?

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition causing white plaques and scarring of the foreskin; circumcision removes the affected tissue and prevents progression.

Surgical Removal of the Foreskin to Treat Phimosis and Paraphimosis

30–45 min PROCEDURE

Day Care HOSPITAL STAY

>98% SUCCESS RATE

2–4 Weeks RECOVERY

What is Circumcision?

Circumcision is the complete surgical removal of the foreskin (prepuce) under general or local anaesthesia. It is the most effective and permanent treatment for phimosis (inability to retract the foreskin), paraphimosis (inability to return a retracted foreskin), recurrent balanitis, lichen sclerosus affecting the foreskin, and is also performed for religious, cultural, or cosmetic reasons. Circumcision provides definitive cure with excellent results. The procedure is performed under general or spinal anaesthesia with a hospital stay of Day Care. Success rates reach >98% in appropriately selected patients at experienced centres.

Patients with phimosis, recurrent paraphimosis, recurrent balanitis, lichen sclerosus, posthitis, or those requesting circumcision for cultural, religious, or cosmetic reasons. Patients must be adequately fit for anaesthesia and free from active systemic infection before proceeding.

How the Procedure Works

Patient Positioning

Foreskin examined under general or local anaesthesia; degree of phimosis assessed.

Incision & Access

Foreskin retracted or incised to the corona; circumferential incision made proximal to the corona.

Tissue Resection

Foreskin removed preserving adequate skin on the shaft.

Haemostasis

Dartos fascia vessels coagulated; inner and outer skin edges apposed with absorbable sutures.

Post-Op Care

Dressing applied; patient discharged; post-operative hygiene instructions given.

Outcomes

30–45 minDURATION

Day CareHOSPITAL STAY

>98%SUCCESS RATE

2–4 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Definitive and permanent cure for phimosis and recurrent paraphimosis.
→Eliminates recurrent balanitis and posthitis.
→Treats lichen sclerosus affecting the prepuce preventing progression.
→Reduces risk of penile cancer by eliminating foreskin as a site of chronic inflammation.
→Simple day-case procedure with excellent healing in most patients.
→Provides clean, low-maintenance penile hygiene post-operatively.

"Circumcision is one of the oldest and most effective urological procedures. When indicated for phimosis or recurrent infection, it provides immediate, definitive, and permanent relief."

— — Dr. Vipin Reddy, Consultant Urologist, Andrologist & Renal Transplant Surgeon

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