Patient's question:
My son was diagnosed with phimosis during his kindergarten physical examination. When I consulted at the local county people's hospital, they replied that the best age for phimosis surgery is between 7 and 8 years old, and that general anesthesia is required for the surgery. Could you please tell me what is the most suitable age for phimosis surgery?Doctor's answer:
Need to see how the child's own growth and development are going. This surgery is relatively simple, but postoperative care cannot be overlooked. First, the child needs to have self-care abilities, be able to maintain cleanliness of the surgical site at all times, and be able to predict how adverse situations might recur so that they can seek medical attention promptly. Additionally, it is best to avoid the surgery after puberty as much as possible, because morning erections have a very significant adverse effect on the complete recovery after surgery.