Circumcision: Circumcision is surgery to remove the foreskin covering the tip of the penis; circumcision is usually performed on newborn males when desired by the parents for religious, cultural, medical, or other reasons, but there are situations when the surgery is performed on older males.
These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Circumcision:
These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Circumcision may include:
Possible surgical complications of Circumcision may include:
The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good. There is scientific and medical controversy as to whether the benefits of circumcision outweigh its risks, some of which are classified as "unrecognized".
Recovery period for Circumcision: Seven to ten days.
Circumcision: Excision of the prepuce or part of it.
Source: Diseases Database
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