Circumcision of the foreskin: indications, types and consequences

Circumcision, in other words, circumcision - is an operation in which the removal of the foreskin of the penis. Very often it is carried out in hot countries, where there is a risk of inflammation due to accumulation of pathogens under the foreskin.

Indications

Circumcision of the extreme is performed according to various indications:

• Medical - for the prevention and treatment of malignant diseases;

• Religious - at the dedication of God to Jews and Muslims;

• Social - for the process of regulating sexuality and for preventing sexual intercourse, which are considered vicious;

• National - the designation of belonging to the Jewish people.

But the main number of operations still carried out for medical reasons, which include:

• Phimosis is a disease in which the head of the penis is unable to expose due to narrowing of the foreskin.

• Fast ejaculation.

• Damage to the foreskin.

• Condylomatosis is a disease of a viral origin, in which condylomas appear in the genital area.

• Paraphimosis is the infringement of the head, which occurs when the foreskin is narrowed.

• Hypertrophy of the prepuce.

Types of circumcision

Circumcision of the foreskin is divided into several types:

• Minimal circumcision, when only a small area of flesh is excised. Performed with the formation of a scar or hypertrophy of the foreskin.

• Partial circumcision of the foreskin is an operation in which only the external aperture of the urethra is left open.

• Moderate circumcision is the most popular type of operation, after which the head of the penis is always open.

• Tight circumcision is the excision of the entire fold of the penis, after which his skin is in a strained condition all the time.

Techniques of the operation

After all disinfecting procedures are performed, the patient is given anesthesia, the choice of which depends on both the patient's desire and medical indications. Next, cut off the foreskin around the penis. In this case, special clamps are used, which are selected according to the size of the penis. After that, the overlap of the circular seams is made. The whole operation lasts an average of 30-40 minutes.

In recent years, circumcision of the prepuce by the laser has become very popular. This method has advantages over other surgical methods. For example, a laser beam removes the foreskin almost painlessly and very quickly. In addition, the risk of complications is much lower, and the period of recovery of men to the former pace of life is shorter.

Pros of circumcision :

• Reduces the number of infections of the urinary tract.

• The risk of infection with sexual infections decreases .

• Reduces the risk of penile cancer.

• The process of caring for the sexual organs is simplified.

• According to many, the penis acquires a more aesthetic appearance.

Complications of circumcision .

• There may be a bruise.

• Risk of infection of the site of operation.

• Decreased sensitivity of the head.

Every man who has decided to circumcise the foreskin is obliged to know about possible complications and consequences, which quite often arise after carrying out this kind of operation.