Patient's question:
I am 24 years old. I have phimosis and plan to have a circumcision surgery in the near future. Which hospital is good for this? What tests need to be done before the surgery? Are there any side effects? I urgently need your help. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Hello, phimosis includes two types: excessive prepuce and phimosis. If excessive prepuce does not affect sexual life, surgery is not necessary. However, if phimosis causes paraphimosis, leading to penile edema, it is essential to undergo a circumcision. Regardless of the type of phimosis, hygiene must be maintained. Daily cleaning with warm water and neutral soap is recommended, as failure to do so can easily lead to conditions such as balanitis or balanoposthitis, which in severe cases may result in penile cancer.During the surgery, the anterior part of the prepuce is almost completely closed, leaving only a small circular opening. When urinating, the anterior part of the prepuce swells like a blister, and urine is expelled through the opening. This condition is known as phimosis. Although the skin has a high degree of elasticity, phimosis still limits penile development to some extent. Additionally, due to the narrow external orifice of phimosis, smegma cannot be expelled promptly, making it easy to form round-shaped smegma stones around the glans. Therefore, it is best to undergo surgery before puberty.
For men with excessive prepuce, choosing an effective treatment method is crucial. A good treatment can help men cure excessive prepuce more effectively. Surgical treatment is the most common method for addressing excessive prepuce. This blade-cutting method is clinically well-established, with mature surgical conditions and low costs. However, the drawback of this method is bleeding, the need for wound stitching, and postoperative scars. Men can choose the most suitable treatment method based on their actual symptoms.
Moreover, after undergoing surgery for excessive prepuce, the body may suffer certain degrees of harm. Improper postoperative recovery can also be detrimental to future physical development. Therefore, men with excessive prepuce should choose a treatment method that suits their actual condition in daily life for the best therapeutic effect.