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Surgery Name	Cost	Room	Hospitalization
Circumcision Package	1500 USD	Private	1

✓ Inclusion

✔Consultation with urologist or paediatric surgeon
✔Pre-anaesthesia check-up
✔Circumcision surgery (conventional technique)
✔Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
✔Operation theatre charges
✔1-day stay in a private room
✔Medicines, dressings and consumables during stay
✔Patient meals during hospital stay
✔One follow-up consultation
✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)

✗ Exclusion

✖Investigations before admission
✖Stapler or laser device charges
✖Additional procedures (e.g. frenuloplasty, meatotomy)
✖Extra hospital days
✖Treatment of complications or unrelated conditions
✖Take-home medicines
✖Hotel stay, attendant food and flights
✖Personal expenses

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🇮🇳 UROLOGY PACKAGE — INDIA

Circumcision Surgery in India

Removal of the foreskin for phimosis, repeated infection, religious or personal reasons in boys and men, done by experienced urologists and paediatric surgeons at accredited Indian hospitals with a 1-day stay.

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20–45 min

Surgery time

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1 day

Hospital stay (private room)

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98%+

Uneventful healing

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5–7 days

Total stay in India

📖 What is Circumcision?

The foreskin (prepuce) is the fold of skin that covers the head of the penis (glans). In most boys it slowly becomes loose and can be pulled back by the teenage years. In some boys and men, the foreskin stays tight (phimosis), gets stuck behind the head (paraphimosis), becomes scarred, or causes repeated infection and pain.

Circumcision is surgery to remove the foreskin, leaving the head of the penis uncovered. It is one of the oldest and most common operations in the world. It is done for medical reasons, and also for religious and cultural reasons in Muslim and Jewish communities and many African societies. Modern methods include conventional (scalpel) surgery, stapler circumcision and laser circumcision, all with fine dissolvable stitches or sealing for a neat result.

🖼️ Understand It in Pictures

💡 In simple words

Circumcision is an operation to remove the foreskin, the skin covering the tip of the penis. It may be done for a tight foreskin (phimosis), repeated infections, or religious or cultural reasons. It is usually a short, day-case procedure.

Normal foreskin vs phimosis, and after circumcision

Circumcision: normal vs abnormal explained in pictures

👀 Symptoms in Pictures

Symptoms that may need Circumcision - in pictures

🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures

📅 Recovery at a Glance

🩺 Conditions Treated

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Phimosis

A tight foreskin that cannot be pulled back, causing ballooning, pain or difficulty passing urine.

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Paraphimosis

Foreskin stuck behind the head of the penis – recurrent cases need circumcision.

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Balanitis / balanoposthitis

Repeated infection or inflammation of the glans and foreskin.

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Lichen sclerosus (BXO)

Scarring skin disease of the foreskin that does not respond to creams.

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Religious or cultural reasons

Circumcision of boys or adults for faith or tradition, done safely in hospital.

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Painful intercourse or tearing

Tight foreskin or frenulum that tears or hurts during sex.

⚠️ Signs That May Need Circumcision

➤Foreskin cannot be pulled back after childhood
➤Ballooning of foreskin when passing urine
➤Redness, swelling or discharge under the foreskin
➤Repeated infections

➤Cracks, white scarring or bleeding of the foreskin
➤Pain during erection or sex
➤Foreskin stuck behind the head
➤Repeated urine infections in boys

💡 A tight foreskin in young boys is normal. Most become loose naturally by puberty. Mild phimosis often improves with steroid cream applied for 4–8 weeks. Circumcision is advised for scarring (BXO), repeated infections or paraphimosis, failure of creams, or by personal or religious choice.

🔬 Tests Before Treatment

Test	Why it is done
Physical examination	The surgeon checks the foreskin, glans and urine opening.
Urine routine and culture	Any infection is treated before surgery.
Blood tests (CBC, clotting, sugar)	Checks fitness for surgery and screens for diabetes, a common cause of balanitis in adults.
Viral markers (HIV, hepatitis B and C)	Routine pre-operative screening.
Anaesthesia fitness check	Especially for children needing general anaesthesia.

🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step

Consultation

The surgeon examines you, explains the method and answers questions.

Admission

Admission on the day of surgery after fasting (for general anaesthesia).

Anaesthesia

General anaesthesia for children; local anaesthesia (penile block) or general for adults.

Marking

The amount of foreskin to remove is marked for a neat, even result.

Removal of foreskin

The foreskin is removed by scalpel, stapler device or laser.

Control of bleeding

Small vessels are sealed with fine cautery.

Stitching

Edges are joined with fine dissolvable stitches (or staples in stapler method).

Dressing

A light dressing and antibiotic ointment are applied.

Recovery and discharge

You pass urine and go home after the 1-day stay with painkillers and care instructions.

⚖️ Types & Techniques

Technique	What is done	Best for
Conventional (scalpel) circumcision	Foreskin removed and stitched by hand	All ages; most widely used
Stapler circumcision	Disposable device cuts and staples in one step	Adults wanting less bleeding and faster surgery
Laser circumcision	Laser cuts and seals small vessels	Adults wanting minimal bleeding
Preputioplasty	Foreskin widened but kept	Mild phimosis when the patient wishes to keep the foreskin

📊 Large reviews report complication rates of about 1.5–3% for circumcision done by trained surgeons, mostly minor bleeding or infection (WHO Manual for Male Circumcision; StatPearls: Circumcision).

📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India

Day	What happens
Day 1	Arrival in India, airport pick-up and hotel check-in
Day 2	Consultation and pre-operative tests
Day 3	Admission and circumcision surgery; 1-day stay in private room
Day 4	Discharge with medicines and care instructions
Day 5–6	Rest at hotel; wound check by surgeon
Day 7	Fly home ✈️

🌱 Recovery After Treatment

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Days 1–3

Mild pain and swelling; painkillers and loose underwear help.

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Days 2–3

Dressing removed; gentle showers allowed.

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Days 3–5

Adults return to office work; children to school in about a week.

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Weeks 2–3

Dissolvable stitches fall off by themselves.

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Weeks 3–4

Sports, gym and cycling allowed.

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Weeks 4–6

Sexual activity can resume once fully healed.

🏆 Success Rate

Outcome	Result
Uneventful healing	About 97–99%
Relief of phimosis / balanitis	Over 95%
Minor complications	About 1.5–3%
Return to work (adults)	3–5 days

Healing is best when the wound is kept clean and dry, tight clothing is avoided and diabetes, if present, is well controlled.

🩹 Risks & Possible Complications

Like any medical procedure, this treatment carries some risks. Your specialist will explain them in detail before treatment:

•Pain and swelling – common for a few days
•Bleeding – about 1%, usually minor
•Wound infection – about 1%
•Uneven or too little/too much skin removed – uncommon
•Narrowing of the urine opening (meatal stenosis) in boys – uncommon, later
•Changes in sensation – usually temporary

💰 Cost of Circumcision in India

The cost of circumcision surgery in India starts from about USD 1,500. This includes surgeon and anaesthesia fees, the operation, a 1-day stay in a private room, medicines during stay and a follow-up check. Stapler or laser devices and general anaesthesia in adults may change the price.

Option / Hospital tier	Approx. cost (USD)	Hospital stay	Notes
Circumcision – this package (private room)	1,500	1 day	Conventional technique, child or adult
Stapler circumcision (adult)	1,700 – 2,200	Day care to 1 day	Device cost included
Laser circumcision (adult)	1,600 – 2,000	Day care to 1 day	Less bleeding
Premium hospital (Delhi NCR / Mumbai)	1,800 – 2,500	1 day	Top-tier hospitals

⚠️ Final cost depends on age, technique, type of anaesthesia and any other condition found during examination. Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.

Circumcision cost comparison India USA UK Turkey

📋 What the Package Includes

✅ Included

✔Circumcision surgery
✔Surgeon and anaesthetist fees
✔1-day stay in a private room
✔Operation theatre charges
✔Medicines and dressings during stay
✔One follow-up consultation
✔Patient meals
✔Airport pick-up, visa letter and interpreter

❌ Not Included

✖Tests done before admission
✖Stapler or laser device charges (if chosen)
✖Extra hospital days
✖Treatment of complications
✖Take-home medicines
✖Hotel, food and flights

✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare

Medical travel journey to India for Circumcision

Step	Details
1. Send reports	A short description of the problem (tightness, infections, religious reason), age, any photos if comfortable, urine and blood sugar reports, and details of diabetes, bleeding problems or earlier surgery
2. Free opinion & quotes	Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare.
3. Choose hospital & doctor	We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget.
4. Medical visa	The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa.
5. Travel planning	Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital.
6. Treatment in India	Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing.
7. Return & follow-up	Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home.

🎒 Travel Checklist

📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
📌All urology reports, blood sugar results and prescriptions
📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists

⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?

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Top Accredited Hospitals

Medanta – The Medicity, Max Saket, Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, Indraprastha Apollo, Artemis Gurugram, BLK-Max, Manipal Bengaluru, Kokilaben Mumbai

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Senior Specialists

Our partner urologists and paediatric surgeons perform circumcisions regularly for children and adults, including stapler and laser techniques.

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Transparent Pricing

Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.

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End-to-End Support

Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

➤ How much does circumcision cost in India?

The package starts from about USD 1,500 with a 1-day stay in a private room. Stapler or laser techniques cost about USD 1,600–2,200.

➤ Is circumcision painful?

The area is fully numbed or you are asleep during surgery. Mild pain for 2–3 days is controlled with simple painkillers.

➤ How long does the surgery take?

Usually 20–45 minutes.

➤ How long will I stay in hospital?

1 day.

➤ How long should I stay in India?

About 5–7 days, including the consultation and a wound check.

➤ At what age can it be done?

It can be done at any age, from infants to adults. Children usually have general anaesthesia.

➤ When can I return to work?

Adults can usually return to office work in 3–5 days.

➤ When can I resume sexual activity?

Usually after 4–6 weeks, once the wound has fully healed.

➤ Do the stitches need removal?

No. Dissolvable stitches fall off by themselves in 2–3 weeks.

➤ What are the risks?

Minor bleeding or infection in about 1–3% of cases. Serious problems are rare.

➤ Is circumcision possible for diabetic men?

Yes. In fact, repeated balanitis in diabetes is a common reason for surgery. Blood sugar should be controlled before surgery.

➤ Can a family member come with me?

Yes. Attendants can get a medical attendant visa using our invitation letter.

➤ What follow-up is needed at home?

A wound check after 1–2 weeks with a local doctor. We arrange online reviews if needed.

➤ Will language be a problem?

No. We provide free interpreters for Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili and other languages.

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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: NCBI StatPearls: Circumcision; NCBI StatPearls: Phimosis; WHO Manual for Male Circumcision under Local Anaesthesia; NHS: Circumcision in men and boys; Mayo Clinic: Circumcision (male); Cochrane review on stapler circumcision. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.