✦ Circumcision

Conventional Surgical Circumcision

Q: How does conventional circumcision differ from ZSR stapler circumcision?

Conventional circumcision uses scalpel and sutures with individual vessel control; ZSR uses a circular stapler device without suturing — both achieve equivalent results.

Q: How long do the stitches take to dissolve?

Absorbable sutures dissolve within 2–4 weeks; no suture removal is required. Your consultant will provide specific guidance based on your individual clinical situation and recovery.

Q: When can I resume sexual activity after circumcision?

Sexual activity should be avoided for 4–6 weeks until the wound has fully healed. Your consultant will provide specific guidance based on your individual clinical situation and recovery.

Traditional Surgical Circumcision with Suture Closure

30–45 min PROCEDURE

Day Care HOSPITAL STAY

>98% SUCCESS RATE

2–4 Weeks RECOVERY

What is Conventional Surgical Circumcision?

Conventional Surgical Circumcision is the classic technique for foreskin removal using a scalpel and scissors, followed by haemostasis with diathermy or ties, and wound closure with absorbable sutures. It remains the most widely practised circumcision method worldwide, providing excellent cosmetic and functional results. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia in children and general or local anaesthesia in adults. 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 of all ages requiring circumcision for phimosis, recurrent balanitis, lichen sclerosus, cultural or religious reasons, or cosmetic preference. Patients must be adequately fit for anaesthesia and free from active systemic infection before proceeding.

How the Procedure Works

Marking

Foreskin examined; markings made for the desired amount of skin removal.

Incision & Access

Circumferential incision made on the outer foreskin and inner preputial skin.

Tissue Resection

Foreskin excised preserving sufficient shaft skin and frenular vessels.

Haemostasis

Bleeding vessels coagulated with bipolar diathermy or fine ties.

Repair & Closure

Inner and outer skin edges apposed with interrupted absorbable sutures.

Outcomes

30–45 minDURATION

Day CareHOSPITAL STAY

>98%SUCCESS RATE

2–4 WeeksFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Tried and tested technique with centuries of outcome data.
→Precise skin removal tailored to individual anatomy and preference.
→Excellent cosmetic outcome when performed by an experienced surgeon.
→Minimal risk of complications when performed in a clean operating environment.
→Suitable for all ages — neonates to elderly adults.
→Definitive permanent solution for phimosis and recurrent foreskin conditions.

"Conventional circumcision in skilled hands produces outstanding results. The ability to tailor skin removal precisely and control every vessel individually gives the surgeon complete control over the outcome."

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

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

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