A circumcision is an operation to cut away the foreskin of the penis. The foreskin is the sleeve of loose skin that covers the end (head) of the penis.
A circumcision may relieve problems such as a tight foreskin that: is causing problems with passing urine and/or causing infections; is causing pain during sexual intercourse.
The procedure takes approx. 20-30 minutes and patients can usually go home on the same day.