Pediatric Surgery
Circumcision
Surgical removal of the foreskin, done for medical, religious, or cultural reasons.
When this is typically needed
- Medical indication (e.g. recurrent infection, tight foreskin)
- Family or cultural preference
What it involves
A brief procedure, timing and technique depending on the child's age.
What to expect
Healing typically takes 1-2 weeks with straightforward aftercare guidance from the surgeon.
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