Where to get anesthesia for circumcision surgery?

Anesthesia for circumcision surgery generally uses local anesthesia, and the injection sites are nerve block points on both sides of the root of the penis.

The anesthesia method for circumcision is mainly local anesthesia. The doctor will inject anesthetic drugs into the nerve distribution areas on both sides of the base of the penis. This procedure is called dorsal penile nerve block anesthesia, which effectively blocks pain transmission by injecting local anesthetics such as lidocaine around the nerves on the dorsal side of the penis. The patient usually remains awake during the procedure but does not experience significant pain. Local anesthesia works quickly, and surgery can usually begin within minutes of injection. The anesthetic effect lasts for several hours, allowing for the time required for the surgery. For minor patients or adults who have a strong fear of surgery, local anesthesia combined with sedative drugs can also be considered. In a few cases, if the patient has contraindications to local anesthesia or has special needs, regional block anesthesia methods such as spinal anesthesia may be used.

The effects of the anesthetic will gradually wear off after surgery, and you may experience slight discomfort. Patients should keep the surgical site clean and dry and avoid strenuous exercise that may cause wound dehiscence. You should not bathe within 24 hours after surgery, eat a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods. If persistent severe pain, obvious swelling or abnormal bleeding occurs, you should seek follow-up consultation in time. During the postoperative recovery period, dressings should be changed regularly as directed by the doctor, and wound healing should be observed.