Patient's question:
My son has phimosis, and he urinates normally, but his glans is not easily exposed. Recently, he said urination is very painful. We used physiological saline for external washing, but it didn't help much. The doctor recommended surgery. I want to know if surgery is suitable for a child of his age.What help I need: What is the best age for a child to have a circumcision surgery?
Doctor's answer:
Phimosis refers to a small preputial orifice, where the foreskin cannot be retracted outward, thus unable to expose the glans penis. Once phimosis is diagnosed, surgical treatment is necessary. The optimal age for children to undergo phimosis surgery is between 12 and 15 years old. It is not recommended to perform the surgery too early, unless the child has recurrent urinary tract infections. The above advice addresses the question, "What is the best age for children to have phimosis surgery?" and is hoped to assist you. Wishing you good health!