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Mr Robert Ewing
MB BS FRCS
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Spire Cheshire Hospital
Honorary Lecturer
University of Liverpool


Circumcision

PATIENT ADVICE LEAFLET FOLLOWING CIRCUMCISION

Circumcision is an operation to remove most of the foreskin

During the procedure you will have had a local anaesthetic nerve block inserted. This will alleviate the pain and discomfort for a few hours after the operation.

The incision will be around the shaft of the penis near the head of the penis.
All your sutures will dissolve.

Experiencing some swelling after the operation is not uncommon and should not alarm you.

Remember you have had a general anaesthetic.

DOs

  • Contacts the hospital immediately if you find you cannot urinate or there is excessive bleeding or you have severe pain
  • Take your prescribed painkillers or Paracetamol if required. You may feel some soreness following your procedure
  • Have a daily bath or shower
  • Apply the hydrocortisone cream if prescribed twice a day
  • Resume work when fit to do so 
  • Drink plenty of fluids afterwards

DONTs

  • Do not drive a car or operate machinery for 24 hours. Remember not to drive yourself home
  • Refrain from contact sports for 1 week 
  • Refrain from sexual intercourse until the wound has fully healed and then when you are comfortable

If you have any initial problems, or are worried and need advice, please contact the ward on 01925 215070 at the Spire Cheshire Hospital or complete the form below:



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