Reasons for Circumcision

Circumcision or Khatna is a procedure which is done at the time of birth of a male child. The surgeon or the pediatrician cuts the forskin which covers the tip of the penis. This is a religious practice prevalent mostly in the Muslims and the Jews. The procedure is done in the nursery itself at the time of the birth.

Some people may require the procedure at an advanced age due to a condition called phimosis. In this condition the skin of the penis becomes very tight and does not retract. This makes sexual intercourse painful and can also result in recurrent penile infections. The circumcision surgery done at an advanced age takes about 15 minutes and can be done in daycare hospitalization.

Some people believe that circumcision makes the sexual experience more pleasurable and also helps those patients who are suffering from premature ejaculation.

Benefits of Circumcision

Circumcision might have various health benefits, including:

Easier hygiene

Decreased risk of urinary tract infections

Decreased risk of sexually transmitted infections like HIV

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 15 minutes in adults. In newborns the surgery is mostly done by the pediatricians

Best Doctors and Cost

Dr Shailesh Kumar Singh is one of the most qualified and extensively trained General & Laparoscopic Surgeon for doing Circumcision Surgery at Jiva Hospital. The cost of Circumcision Surgery at Jiva 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.