Circumcision for phimosis

Circumcision

How the operation works

Here you will find everything important about circumcision surgery for phimosis: why it is necessary, how it is performed and what special features there are.

• Indication: Narrowing of the foreskin (phimosis) with restricted retraction of the foreskin, chronic inflammation or scarring.
• Methods: classic circumcision – removal of the narrowed area of the foreskin, precise end-to-end suturing; special attention is paid to the frenulum.
• Procedure: Operation under local or general anaesthesia, removal of the diseased tissue, reconstruction of the remaining foreskin and the frenulum for a smooth, functional result.
• Goal: Elimination of the narrowing, avoidance of renewed phimosis, reduction of inflammation and scarring, a cosmetically and functionally clean result.
• Special features: Children vs. adults – anatomical differences; the operation requires experience, as precise incision and skin positioning are crucial for success.

Foreskin too tight

Precision is decisive!

Prof. Lahme demonstrates the circumcision operation clearly on a 3D model and explains the anatomical challenges of this procedure step by step.

In this video you will learn:

• Why a circumcision is not a simple routine operation
• What the anatomical relationships of the inner and outer layers of the foreskin are
• Why millimetre-precise incision is so crucial
• How lymphatic drainage is preserved and bulging swelling is prevented
• Why the precise separation of the tissue layers is crucial