How long does a circumcision surgery take to complete?
Aug 22, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Cao Zhiqiang
Introduction
In general, a circumcision procedure typically takes 20 to 40 minutes to complete. If discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely treatment at a qualified hospital. Specific recommendations are as follows: after surgery, it is important to keep the wound clean and dry, and to avoid strenuous activities and friction. If increased bleeding, swelling, or unusual pain occurs at the wound site, medical attention should be sought promptly. Follow the doctor's instructions for timely dressing changes and follow-up appointments.
In general, a phimosis surgery usually takes 20-40 minutes to complete. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely treatment at a regular hospital. Detailed analysis is as follows:
If a minimally invasive procedure using a stapler device is adopted and the patient's phimosis is mild with minimal adhesion between the foreskin and glans penis, the surgery will be relatively simple without complicated dissection or suturing, and can generally be completed within 20 minutes. This type of surgery involves minimal trauma and simplified steps, effectively shortening the operation time.
If traditional surgical methods are used, or if the patient has severe phimosis with tight adhesions between the foreskin and glans penis, or fibrosis of the foreskin opening, careful dissection of the adhesions, precise excision of the foreskin, and meticulous suturing will be required during surgery, increasing the complexity of the procedure. In such cases, the surgery typically takes 40 minutes. These situations require more careful handling to ensure surgical effectiveness and safety.
Postoperatively, it is important to keep the wound clean and dry, and to avoid strenuous activities and friction. If increased bleeding, swelling, or abnormal pain occurs at the wound site, prompt medical attention should be sought. Follow the doctor's instructions for timely dressing changes and follow-up visits to promote proper wound healing.
