Patient's question:
I am 17 years old, a male, can I have the circumcision surgery done at the hospital by myself without parental accompaniment? What preparations are needed before the surgery? Do I need to go back to the hospital after the surgery?Doctor's answer:
After puberty, the entire or most of the glans becomes exposed. If the glans cannot be exposed, the foreskin still tightly covers the entire or most of the glans, but the foreskin can be retracted manually or the glans can be exposed when the foreskin retracts after erection. This is called phimosis. If you fit this condition, it can be diagnosed. You can undergo circumcision surgery. Circumcision surgery is an outpatient procedure in general surgery or urology. No hospitalization is required after the surgery, and it does not affect work. Preoperative tests need to be done to rule out contraindications for surgery. You should change the dressing at the hospital within one week after the surgery. You don't need your parents to accompany you. However, if you are under 18, it is still best for your parents to accompany you. In addition to treating male urological conditions, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet and maintain a positive mood in daily life to enhance their physical fitness and slow down the healing process.