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Laser Circumcision Surgery: This is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive circumcision treatment. During a laser circumcision surgery, the surgeon uses a laser device to cut the skin. The laser energy from the laser equipment precisely slices the foreskin. It causes little pain or tissue damage. Minimal bleeding occurs during circumcision, and the patient's recovery is anticipated to be quicker with little pain or discomfort. No follow-up appointments or dressings are required after a laser circumcision. After being discharged from the hospital or clinic in Kochi, the patient can resume his normal life after a few hours of rest, usually on the same day of circumcision surgery. Heavy exercise and sexual activities need to be avoided for 3 to 4 weeks following the laser circumcision surgery.

Stapler Circumcision Surgery: In stapler circumcision surgery, or ZSR circumcision treatment, the foreskin is severed with a stapler device. Third-generation ZSR devices are commonly used to carry out the operation. The foreskin is removed in one motion during the circumcision using a stapler or a ZSR circumcision tool. After the procedure, the stapling device leaves a silicon ring behind that naturally disappears after a few days. The silicone ring's function is to preserve the intact state of the foreskin's cut layers until they heal. After a few days, the silicon ring will naturally fall off by itself without hurting or harming the foreskin.

Conventional or Traditional Circumcision Surgery: A blade or surgical knife is used as the cutting instrument during traditional circumcision treatment or sunnath procedures. The likelihood of bleeding and complications is higher, and the success rate is lower compared to other less invasive circumcision procedures. Circumcision surgeons frequently use this technique when other options aren't available. Open circumcision requires more post-operative care and a longer healing time.

What happens during the procedure?

Experienced surgeons in Kochi often conduct circumcision (sunnath) on babies, usually within 10 days of birth.

• You will be placed on your back, limbs bound, for a circumcision.
• Then, general or local anaesthesia is delivered, depending on the situation.
• Once you are sedated, the surgical area, i.e., the penis, is cleaned and disinfected.
• Depending on the procedure, the incision is made, and the foreskin is removed.
• Circumcision is a long procedure. It takes approximately one hour.

What happens after the procedure?

• The penis may first feel sensitive at its tip and appear red, swollen, or bruised. A small amount of yellow fluid may be seen at the tip of the penis.
• Hold your baby gently if he becomes fussy as the anaesthetic wears off, taking care not to press on the penis.
• As the penis recovers, washing it is acceptable.
• Every six hours, change the diaper of a newborn. To prevent the tip of the penis from sticking to the diaper, dab it with antibacterial talc and make sure the diaper is loosely secured.
• The penis normally heals in seven to ten days.

Parents frequently ask questions about circumcision, particularly about the time of foreskin removal and the potential risks of early circumcision. Here are some essential considerations to consider if you decide not to circumcise your son:

• Your son's foreskin will naturally split from the tip of his penis during his first few years of life. While some foreskins split immediately after birth or even before, the timing varies for each child. This procedure, known as foreskin retraction, might take weeks, months, or even years.
• Most boys can retract their foreskins by age 5, while some may not be able to manage to do so until they reach adolescence. As a boy grows more conscious of his body, he will probably learn to retract his foreskin on his own.
• Never push the foreskin to retract. Trying to pull the foreskin back before it has naturally parted can result in ripping, blood, and severe pain.

Hygiene Practices

If your son's foreskin retracts before puberty, occasional retraction and cleaning underneath are sufficient. As he enters puberty, he should adopt a daily hygiene routine that includes cleaning under his foreskin. Here are three steps for maintaining cleanliness:

• Gently retract the foreskin: Pull the foreskin back gently to expose the tip of the penis.
• Clean with warm water and soap: Wash the area beneath the foreskin with warm water and mild soap.
• Return the foreskin to its original position: After cleaning, gently move the foreskin back to cover the tip of the penis.

Circumcision of newborn males is often recommended for health reasons, but for many individuals, it becomes more relevant in early adulthood.

It is ideal to let parents or the child, when he is older, decide about circumcision. Parents seeking more information about the benefits and risks should consult a doctor.

Contrary to popular belief, circumcision does not affect a man's fertility. Studies on its impact on sexual satisfaction have produced mixed results. Some reliable sources found no effect, while others noted a stronger response.

The cost of open circumcision surgery in Kochi can vary based on several factors, including:

• The patient's overall health condition
• The type of hospital or clinic
• Medical consultation fees
• Post-operative complications
• The patient's age and the specific type of surgery
• Any necessary laboratory tests or assessments
• Hospital admission fees