Phimosis

Phimosis is a condition where the male foreskin cannot be fully retracted from the head of the penis. It is normal for a baby’s foreskin not to retract, but as the child grows the foreskin is expected to become retractable.

Different management is appropriate. In other words, there are different degrees of phimosis, and treatment may vary on the degree of phimosis.

Phimosis in infancy is nearly always physiological, and needs to be treated only if it is causing obvious problems such as urinary discomfort or obstruction.

If phimosis in older children or adults is not causing acute and severe problems, nonsurgical measures may be effective.

Circumcision is a surgical procedure that involves partial or complete removal of the foreskin (prepuce) of the penis.

Information after circumcision surgery

The operation is performed under local anaesthetic.

You must fast (not eat) from midnight before surgery, however you may drink water, cordial or juice (not milk) until 06.30am.

The wound is stitched with dissolving sutures which do not need removing.
The dressing over the wound can be removed after 24 hours.
Intercourse can be resumed when the wound has healed after about 2-3 weeks.

To prevent bleeding after surgery it is necessary to take it easy for the rest of the day. No heavy lifts the first 24 hours.

It is usually not necessary for control at the urological outpatients dept. an eventual check up is done by your own Doctor.

The length of sick leave depends among other things on what type of work you have.

Anticoagulant therapy: patients taking medication such as Marevan and Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) must contact their GP for affirmation regarding stopping these 2 days before examination.