Circumcision

Circumcision

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin. It is performed as a religious tradition, or for treating inflammation of the penis, phimosis, paraphimosis, recurrent infections due to diabetes, and urinary tract infections.

The most common symptom is the inflammation of the foreskin and penis. There are many surgical techniques for performing circumcision.

• To avoid difficulty in sexual intercourse in case of a tight foreskin. 
• To prevent recurrent infection in patients with uncontrolled diabetes
• To reduce the risk of kidney damage due to urinary tract infection
• To follow religious norms in certain cultures