What You Need to Know About Circumcision

Circumcision is the process of surgically cutting off a part of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis and exposing the tip of the penis. It is most commonly performed for religious reasons. Circumcision may also be required for various medical reasons, such as narrowness (phimosis) at the tip of the foreskin (phimosis) and frequent urinary tract infections.

WHAT ARE THE METHODS?

Bell method: The foreskin is compressed between two age-appropriate metal plates and the outer part is cut off. It is non-bleeding and is frequently preferred for the circumcision of newborn babies.

Laser or cautery method: The foreskin is cut through these electrical devices.

Surgical method: Classically, it is done by surgically cutting and sewing the ends together.

WHAT AGE SHOULD IT BE DONE?

Although it is a controversial issue, it is generally done. The accepted view is that it should be done before the age of two or after the age of six. It is argued that children between these ages are negatively affected, especially psychologically, and that they think this is a punishment given to them by their parents. Of course, medical requirements may require it to be done at any age. Although there are different opinions about circumcision in the newborn period, there are those who recommend that it be performed especially in the first two weeks of life to benefit from the rapid healing feature of the baby.

HOW SHOULD THE CHILD BE PREPARED?

Be able to understand. The decision about circumcision should be taken together with children of 15-18 years of age. The subject should be explained in a simple way that the child can understand, without being misinformed by the environment and friends about this issue, and the time between the conversation and the circumcision should be kept short. It should be examined by the relevant physician before the operation. In this way, surprises that may be encountered during the operation (such as congenital circumcision-hypospadias) will be avoided and necessary blood tests will be requested, and the child and family will have the opportunity to learn the details about the operation firsthand.

PROVISION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT BEEN CIRCUMCISED PROBLEMS THAT CAN BE OVERCOME

Foreskin inflammatory diseases (balanitis)

Foreskin stenosis (phimosis) Up to kidney failure It requires urgent circumcision as it can cause diseases.

Due to the long and narrow foreskin, the skin may fall back and strangle the head of the penis (paraphimosis). This is a situation that requires urgent circumcision. If circumcision is not performed, gangrene occurs as a result of bloodlessness in the glans penis.

Benign and malignant tumors are more common in those who are uncircumcised. For example, cervical cancer is more common in women whose partners are uncircumcised

WARNINGS

Congenital circumcision is common among the public Circumcision should never be performed in the presence of hypospadias, also known as circumcision. Because in these patients, the urinary hole is not where it should be. This situation needs to be corrected by surgery and foreskin is used in the surgeries. If there is a blood disease or bleeding disease in the family, the child should not be circumcised without consulting a doctor, even if he has no complaints. Children with a history of long-term bleeding after a fall or tooth extraction, children with large swelling and bruises after an injection or an impact, and children with spontaneous gum or nose bleeding from time to time must undergo circumcision after blood tests are performed. They must be done. Chronic diseases in the family, previous significant illnesses (e.g. requiring hospitalization) and surgeries should also be known by the physician who will perform the intervention. In patients with problems, dangerous situations can be prevented by taking precautions before circumcision.

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