What complications are possible from circumcision?

Complications are rare; the frequency varies with the skill and experience of the doctor, and are infrequent in our practice.

COMPLICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Significant post-op bleeding (1 in 400)
• Phimosis or narrowing of the shaft skin opening over the head of the penis (1 in 500)
• Buried or trapped penis in the abdomen (1 in 800)
• Infection requiring antibiotics (1 in 1000)
• Meatal stenosis or narrowing of the urethra (1 in 1000)
• Sub-optimal cosmetic result (1 in 500)
• Trauma to head of the penis (never occurred in this practice)
• More serious complications including death (never occurred in this practice).