Many people may wonder about the importance or necessity of circumcision of the male foreskin. Medically, it is usually considered based on the problems that occur and is recommended in the following cases:
- The foreskin is very tight, causing difficulty urinating and pain during urination.
- There is pain and swelling from tightness of the distal foreskin when the penis is erect, or it causes problems during sexual intercourse.
- There is inflammation and infection due to diabetes.
- There is constant accumulation of bacteria inside, often leading to inflammation and infection.
Benefits of Male Foreskin Circumcision
- Corrects various abnormal conditions of the foreskin as mentioned above.
- Makes hygiene care easier and more convenient.
- Reduces the incidence of penile cancer and HIV infection.
- Reduces the occurrence of foreskin inflammation (posthitis) or inflammation of the glans penis (balanitis).
- Solves the problem of phimosis, which is the inability to retract the foreskin.
- Prevents paraphimosis, which often occurs after sexual intercourse or masturbation when the foreskin is not pulled back to cover the glans, causing constriction and pain and swelling of the distal penis that requires hospital treatment.
- Complies with Islamic religious requirements known as “Sunnat”.
- For aesthetic purposes to expose the glans penis.
Types of Male Foreskin Circumcision Surgery
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- Minor surgery for circumcision close to the glans to try to hide the scar. This method does not use general anesthesia or spinal block, only local anesthesia injection. The surgery takes about 30-60 minutes, except for children under 15 years old who usually require general anesthesia.
Preoperative Procedures and Preparation
- Consult a doctor to assess symptoms, report drug allergies, underlying diseases, and regular medications.
- Schedule the surgery date. No need to fast or avoid drinking before surgery.
- The surgery takes about 30-60 minutes and does not require an overnight hospital stay, except in some cases as determined by the doctor.
Recovery After Male Foreskin Circumcision Surgery
The recovery period at home is about 1-3 days, during which daily activities can be performed as usual. On average, symptoms will gradually improve as follows:
- In the first week, the wound will start to dry.
- In the second week, the wound will begin to scab.
- In the fourth week, the dissolvable stitches will fall off.
- Sexual intercourse can generally resume after 4 weeks post-surgery, depending on the doctor’s discretion on a case-by-case basis.
