Medical articles of Circumcision

14/02/2026
Mr Giangiacomo Ollandini
Consultant urological surgeon
Is frenuloplasty the same as circumcision?
Here, renowned consultant urologist, Mr Giangiacomo Ollandini, shares his expert insights with regards to frenuloplasty.
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01/12/2025
Mr CK Sinha
Paediatric Urologist and Paediatric Surgeon
Phimosis and circumcision
Understanding phimosis and the possibility to treat it with circumcision can help parents feel more confident about seeking advice about what’s best for their child.
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01/03/2023
Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
Paediatric Urology
Circumcision: An expert guide
Revered consultant paediatric urologist and paediatric and neonatal surgeon Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia offers expert guidance on circumcision in babies and children, including when it is indicated and what to expect from the recovery period to follow.
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01/12/2022
Mr Aza Mohammed
Urologist
An expert's guide to circumcision
Circumcision is a very common procedure, performed for medical, cultural and religious reasons. In his latest article, leading consultant urological surgeon Mr Aza Mohammed shares his expert insight into the procedure.
30/09/2020
Mr Andrew Ballaro
Urologist
Adult circumcision: when is it needed?
Circumcision is often needed due to medical conditions such as recurrent balanitis, cancer of the penis, paraphimosis and other conditions. In this article with leading consultant urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro, we found out everything you need to know about adult circumcision, the risks, the recovery time, whether the surgery is safe and if circumcision is painful.
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06/03/2020
Mr Jaspal Virdi
Urologist
Phimosis: when should you consider circumcision?
Having phimosis isn't something to worry about, and for many young boys, a "wait-and-see" approach can be all that's needed until the skin around the glans naturally loosens. However, for others, a bit more attention is required to help the foreskin move freely, and in some instances, circumcision is needed. Urological surgeon, Mr Jaspal Virdi, explains when you should consider as it a treatment option for a tight foreskin.
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28/01/2019
Mr Stefano Giuliani
Paediatric Surgeon
Common medical problems in children
Babies and children can be prone to a number of medical problems, some of which they are born with. For example, some common medical issues that male babies face include foreskin problems and undescended testes. Mr Stefano Giuliani, a leading paediatric surgeon, explains some of the most common medical problems in children that he regularly treats.
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07/09/2017
Written by Top Doctors
When is circumcision recommended in adults?
Adult circumcision is a procedure that is sometimes necessary in adults, due to problems with the foreskin. To find out more about this procedure, including the benefits, and what to expect.
14/07/2017
Ms Johanna Thomas
Urologist
Is a circumcision in children medically necessary?
Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of the penis and may be carried out for different reasons in children. Highly experienced consultant urologist Ms Johanna Thomas tells us why a child may need to be circumcised, how circumcision is performed and alternatives.