Thornhill Audit: 75% of Circumcisions in Children Under 6 Months

By: Dr. Khan

Published: July 10, 2016

Audit of Ring Method Circumcision in Infants and Children

In view of Dr Khan’s experience over many years, he recommends the optimal age of circumcision in children is under 6 months of age.

He advises parents to book their children for circumcision as soon as possible so that they do not miss this optimal infant age.

Medical Literature Support

Medical literature supports this concept:

“Infancy presents the best age for circumcision. It is associated with substantially lower costs, lower risk of complications when performed by an experienced operator in a clinical or other appropriate setting, and lower lifetime risk of a variety of adverse conditions and infections.”

— Dr Morris, in his recent review.

Reference:
BMC Pediatrics 2012 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2431-12-20

Dr. A.R Khan

Paediatric Surgeon/Urologist

Bio

BSC, MBBS, FRCS, FEBPS, FRCS (PAEDS)

Dr. Khan is a highly experienced and respected paediatric surgeon and urologist with a distinguished career that spans over three decades. He has performed more than 7,000 circumcisions in the UK and is recognised for his expertise in treating foreskin problems, buried penis, and hypospadias. Dr. Khan is also pioneering new techniques in circumcisions for adults, children, and infants, ensuring the highest standards of care for his patients.

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