Circumcision is a relatively simple procedure, usually performed on babies within the first week after birth which is a painless procedure using modern plastic bell or circumplast. Circumcision can also be performed on older children in an outpatient setting, but can be done under general anesthesia.
POST CIRCUMCISION CARE
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Keep the baby clothed and warm as routine.
- No need to refrain from diaper.
- Start Sitz bath (immersing the lower half of body in container filled with lukewarm water) twice a day for 5 minutes.
- To be done till plastic-bell comes off.
- Give Panadol drops (half dropper) if baby seems to be agitated or in pain.
- Ensure not to repeat before 8 hours.
- Common concerns can be infection, bleeding, under-circumcision.
- In given case issues can be addressed on follow up visit or through call on given numbers.
A circumcision can be done in several ways. The procedure usually takes about 15 minutes or less.
- Your baby is given a local anesthetic.
- The penis is cleaned with an antiseptic.
- The foreskin is loosened from around the head of the penis, making a small slit in the foreskin.
- A clamp or plastic ring may be attached over the head of the penis to make cutting the foreskin easier.
- Surgical devices are used to remove the foreskin, exposing the end of the penis (see below).
- Petroleum jelly or ointment may be placed on the head of the penis and covered with a loose gauze dressing.
