Reasons for Circumcision

Circumcision is a very small procedure which is done on a new born male child where the foreskin of the penis is released. This is mostly done by the general surgeons or paediatricians in the nursery itself on the choice of the parents. In some religions like Islam and Jews, circumcision is done at the time of birth itself.

Some people have to get this procedure done at a more advanced age due to medical reasons. Circumcision can also be a matter of family tradition, personal hygiene or preventive health care.

The medical reasons for circumcision could be a tight foreskin which doesn’t retract over the glans. In some cases of recurrent infection due to poor personal hygiene, circumcision is advised.

Benefits of Circumcision

Circumcision might have various health benefits, including:

Easier hygiene

Decreased risk of urinary tract infections

Decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections

Prevention of penile problems

Decreased risk of penile cancer

Helps in cases of Premature Ejaculation

The surgery can be done under Local Anesthesia and takes only about 10 minutes in adults. In newborns the surgery is mostly done by the pediatricians

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr S Ganguly is one of the most qualified and extensively trained General & Laparoscopic Surgeon for doing Circumcision Surgery at Palaash Hospital. The cost of Circumcision Surgery at Palaash Hospital is Rs. 15,000 - 20,000. The hospital stay is 3-4 hours for this surgery. Patient can do all kinds of routine activities after the surgery but should avoid sexual intercourse for a week till the wound completely heals.

If you have an individual health insurance policy then this surgery is covered after a period of 2 years from the date of inception of the policy. The insurance will cover this surgery only if the surgery is advised due to medical reasons. If the surgery is being done for religious or cultural reasons then insurance would not cover the surgery. However if you are a beneficiary of company given policy then the surgery is covered from day one. Always go through the terms of your health insurance policy like room rent capping and co-payment to avoid any kind of financial shocks later on.