Often a question for ordinary people about the importance of circumcision, circumcision (circumcision) itself is the process of removing the foreskin or skin that covers the tip of the penis. Not only intended for children or adults, circumcision can also be performed on infants.
Benefits of Circumcision?
- The penis is easier to clean
By doing the process of shedding the skin on the tip of the penis, making the penis easier to clean. Meanwhile, in boys who have not been circumcised, the foreskin/skin that has not been cut must be cleaned regularly to avoid various risks of disease.
- Reducing the risk of urinary tract infections
Although the risk of urinary tract infections is low in both boys and men, infections can still occur and are more common in those who have not been circumcised.
- Prevents the occurrence of diseases in the penis area
In some cases, the foreskin on an uncircumcised penis is often difficult or even impossible to retract, this condition is known as phimosis. Circumcision is useful for preventing phimosis, especially in infants.
- Reducing the risk of communicable diseases
One of the benefits of circumcision for health is to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV or gonorrhea when the child becomes an adult.
- Reducing the Risk of Penis Cancer
Based on WHO data for 2020, penile cancer in Indonesia ranks 29th in terms of new cancer cases, and 31st in causes of death from cancer. Another benefit is reducing and even preventing penile cancer. Although it is a rare disease, data proves that it rarely affects circumcised men.
Post-Circumcision healing period
In general, the healing period after circumcision takes 7-10 days until the penis is fully healed. If an infection occurs after circumcision (circumcision), immediately go to the nearest hospital to get proper wound care in the penis area.
Article written by dr. Rudy Haryanto Susilo Sp.B (General Surgeon at EMC Pekayon Hospital).