{"id":25,"date":"2019-07-20T23:14:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-20T15:14:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wapsau.com.au\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2024-04-02T20:02:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T12:02:43","slug":"paediatric-circumcision-murdoch-perth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wapsau.com.au\/paediatric-circumcision-murdoch-perth\/","title":{"rendered":"Circumcision"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Circumcision<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Male circumcision can be performed by a surgeon for infants, children or adolescents. There are medical reasons for circumcision and the benefits and risks can be discussed with your paediatric urologist and surgeon. Circumcision is also a religious requirement, and a cultural practice for some communities in Australia and around the world.<\/div><\/div>
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What is circumcision?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis. The foreskin is the loose skin that overhangs and covers the head of the penis, or glans.<\/div>

Circumcision facts<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The practice of male circumcision has been around for centuries and may be performed for medical or non-medical reasons.<\/p>\n

The World Health Organisation report estimates that around 30% of males in the world have undergone circumcision.<\/p><\/div>

Circumcision rates Australia<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
It is estimated that over 30% of Australian males have undergone the circumcision procedure. This procedure is generally performed by skilled medical practitioners.<\/div>

Circumcision at our practice<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Our practice offers circumcision for infants over six months of age, children, and adolescents under general anaesthesia as a day procedure in hospital.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Why circumcision?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Religious, social and cultural reasons<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Male circumcision is an important religious practice for some faiths, such as Judaism, Islam, and some Christian communities. It is also an important non-religious cultural requirement in many communities.<\/p>\n

There is a lot of discussion and debate about the pros and cons of circumcision in the community. Our practice respects the right of parents to choose to have their child circumcised for cultural or religious reasons. The procedure is offered in a safe and supported medical setting, with clear parental consent and appropriate after-care.<\/p>\n

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Division of Paediatrics position statement acknowledges the benefits and risks of male circumcision. The RACP statement concludes that the evidence is not sufficient to recommend routine circumcision for all infant males. However, the statement supports that parents have the right to make their own choice about their children.<\/p><\/div>

Medical reasons<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A significant number of children may require circumcision for medical reasons.
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