Anaesthesia and surgery duration The procedure usually takes only about 15-20 minutes and is usually performed under a short general anesthesia. This is especially important for children, so that they do not notice as much of the operation as possible. For adults, instead of general anesthesia, a procedure under spinal anesthesia or with the help … Anaesthesia and surgery duration | Phimosis surgery
Introduction In the case of phimosis, it can happen that the narrowing of the foreskin does not recede by itself. Also the treatment with oils etc. is sometimes not promising. In such cases, surgery is always necessary. Since the constriction often recedes of its own accord by the time the child reaches pre-school age, this … Phimosis surgery
Introduction Phimosis (synonym: foreskin tightness) is caused by a disproportion between the width of the foreskin and the size of the glans penis (glans penis). Due to this narrowness, the foreskin cannot be pulled back behind the glans penis from about the age of 2 years. This can lead to inflammation, pain and complications when … Phimosis
Surgery (OP) Surgery for phimosis (narrowing of the foreskin) is indicated if complications occur after the end of the 2nd year of life due to the narrowing of the foreskin. Such complications can be recurrent infections, which are favored by the narrowing of the foreskin. One should then consider phimosis surgery. The surgery that comes … Surgery (OP) | Phimosis
Ointments and creams If the phimosis is uncomplicated, i.e. there are no persistent or recurring infections and the urine flow is unimpeded, a conservative therapy can be tried first. Initially this means that it is possible to wait until the age of 3 years to see how it develops. In addition, ointments containing estrogen or … Ointments and creams | Phimosis
Advantages of the therapy After a circumcision, better genital hygiene is possible, so that inflammations are avoided. In addition, it has now been proven that circumcised boys have a significantly lower risk of developing penis cancer during their lifetime. Also venereal diseases occur less frequently in men after circumcision. This is probably due to the … Advantages of the therapy | Phimosis
Swollen glans in the toddler In children or infants, a swollen glans is most often associated with the clinical picture of foreskin and/or acorn inflammation. This is due to the fact that the foreskin in small boys is still fused to the glans and cannot be retracted. In older boys it is also possible that … Swollen glans in the toddler | Swollen glans
Definition The glans generally refers to the foremost part of the male member. This region is very sensitive and is supplied with numerous nerves. This is also where the urethra opens. In general, however, a swelling is an expression of an increased accumulation of fluid in the tissue and is one of the classic five … Swollen glans
Diagnosis If you have a swollen glans, you should seek medical attention. It always starts with a detailed doctor-patient conversation to reconstruct the patient’s medical history. Important points with this symptom are for example intimate hygiene, changes in the skin or skin diseases in general, other symptoms, problems urinating or during sexual intercourse and after … Diagnosis | Swollen glans
Definition Penis cancer is a tumor disease that occurs on the penis. Mostly the skin of the glans or the foreskin is affected. If the tumor remains untreated, it grows from the skin of the penis to deeper structures, so that the erectile tissue and the urethra can also be affected by the cancer. With … Penis cancer
Diagnosis In addition to anamnesis and physical examination, the sampling (biopsy) of the suspected skin change plays an important role in the diagnosis of penis cancer. This is examined histologically for degenerated cells. If the suspected diagnosis of penis cancer is confirmed on the basis of the histology, further diagnostics must be carried out to … Diagnosis | Penis cancer
Prognosis The prognosis of penis cancer is very good if diagnosed early, so that 90% of those affected can be cured. We also try to keep the quality of life of the affected persons, in the form of unchanged possible sexuality, high by performing the surgical procedures, if possible, minimally invasive. After the diagnosis and … Prognosis | Penis cancer
