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# London Circumcision Centre: London Circumcision Centre provides expert circumcision for newborns, boys and adults. GMC-registered surgeons, CQC-approved theatres, and 30+ years of experience ensure safe, effective care across London and Cambridge.

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## Posts
- [Khan Technique Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/khan-technique-circumcision/): The Khan Technique Circumcision is an advanced adult circumcision technique developed by Mr Khan over more than 30 years of surgical experience and almost 6,000 circumcision procedures. It combines the precision of traditional freehand surgery, the symmetry of the forceps-guided (bone cutter) technique, and the benefits of hidden dissolvable stitches with tissue glue to achieve natural cosmetic results, reliable healing, and low complication rates.
- [What are the best surgical (operative) methods of Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/technique/): Techniques of circumcision
- [Cracks on the Foreskin](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/cracks-foreskin/): Poor hygiene due to a tight foreskin can cause cracks on the foreskin and irritant balanitis. Phimosis may be due to BXO
- [Is Circumcision Painful?](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/is-circumcision-painful/): Circumcision should not be painful during the procedure when an appropriate anaesthetic is used. The area is numbed before circumcision, so sharp pain should not be felt during the operation. Some patients may still feel pressure, movement, pulling or mild discomfort, but this is different from surgical pain.
- [Benefits and Risks of Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/benefits-and-risks-of-circumcision/): The possible risks of circumcision include:
- [How Doctors Diagnose Foreskin Problems: A Guide for Patients](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/how-foreskin-problems-are-diagnosed/): Foreskin problems are a common reason for medical attention in boys, teenagers and adult men. In many cases, the foreskin is developing normally, and no treatment is needed. In other cases, symptoms such as pain, scarring, recurrent infections, swelling, painful retraction, or difficulty passing urine may indicate a condition that requires proper assessment.
- [Full Circumcision vs Preputioplasty vs Partial Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/full-circumcision-vs-preputioplasty-vs-partial/): Men with a tight foreskin often want to know whether they need a full circumcision or whether a foreskin-preserving procedure may be possible. The three options most commonly compared are full circumcision, preputioplasty and partial circumcision.
- [Stapler, Conventional vs Glue Closure After Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/stapler-vs-conventional-vs-glue-closure/): If you are researching adult circumcision, you’ll often see people comparing stapler circumcision, conventional stitches, and glue closure. Most of the time, they’re really comparing how the skin edges are closed after the foreskin is removed.
- [Urinary Tract Infections in Men: Symptoms & Causes](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/urinary-tract-infections-in-men/): Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are less common in men than in women. When men develop urinary symptoms—especially if they recur—it is important to determine whether this is a true urinary tract infection or another cause, such as urethritis, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs), prostatitis, or inflammation of the foreskin and glans.
- [Foreskin Problems: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/foreskin-problems/): Foreskin problems are common in boys and men who are not circumcised. Most are caused by tightness, irritation, inflammation/infection, or scarring, and many settle with the right care and treatment. A small number need urgent medical attention, especially if the foreskin becomes stuck behind the head of the penis (paraphimosis).
- [Male Circumcision in London: The Complete Guide](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/male-circumcision-in-london/): Male circumcision may be carried out for:
- [Sensation After Adult Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/sensation-after-adult-circumcision/): Adult circumcision is commonly done for medical reasons (like phimosis or recurrent infections), or some personal reasons, but one of the biggest concerns men have is whether it will change how their penis feels — especially the sensation during touch and sexual activity.
- [Best Circumcision Method for Men](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/methods-technique/): There are different techniques and methods for circumcisions for adults:
- [Penile Fillers and Tight Foreskin (Phimosis)](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/penile-fillers-tight-foreskin-phimosis/): Penile girth enhancement procedures have gained popularity in recent years, which may cause a tight foreskin in uncircumcised men after fillers.
- [Can Men with Diabetes Undergo Circumcision?](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/circumcision-diabetic-men/): Yes, men with diabetes can safely undergo circumcision. Operation for freoskin may be a beneficial treatment option for foreskin conditions in diabetic men. This blog will cover several aspects of circumcision for diabetic men, including reasons for the procedure, necessary health metrics, where to get it done, and who performs the surgery.
- [Which disposable stapler device is better for adult circumcision: CircCurer or ZSR](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/staplers-circumcision/): In the UK, new stapler options for adult circumcision have been introduced.
- [Cuts or Tears of Foreskin](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/cuts-tears-foreskin/): The foreskin in men is delicate and prone to minor cuts or tears during sexual activities. While these cuts usually heal within a week, knowing their cause, how to care for them, and when to seek specialist urologist advice is essential. Possible causes of foreskin cuts or tears include rough sex, tight foreskin, diabetic complications, skin lesions like lichen sclerosis (BXO), STDs, and fungal infections. Treatment options include simple care, medications, controlling underlying conditions, and surgery, e.g. circumcision or preputioplasty in some cases.
- [Does Diabetes Mellitus increase the risk of circumcision?](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/diabetes-balanitis-circumcision/): The intersection of tight foreskin (phimosis), balanitis, and Diabetes presents a complex interplay of factors that can significantly impact men's sexual health. In this blog, we'll discuss Diabetes and circumcision and explore evidence-based strategies for optimal care.
- [What is the Best Age of Newborn Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/best-age-newborn-circumcision/): The best age for newborn circumcision is usually within the first few days to 8 weeks of life, provided the baby is healthy, full-term, feeding well and medically suitable for the procedure.
- [Diabetes and Tight Foreskin](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/diabetes-tight-foreskin/): A comprehensive study conducted in the United Kingdom focused on a group of 100 men ranging in age from 17 to 82 years, with an average age of 38 years. The study aimed to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of phimosis, a condition characterised by a tight foreskin, in this population.
- [Jet injection without needle local anaesthesia in adults’ and children’s circumcision – recent study](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/jet-injection-without-needle-local-anaesthesia-in-adults-and-childrens-circumcision-recent-study/): Circumcision is a practice that is often carried out for religious, traditional, and medical reasons. In our country, most men undergo circumcision, and most of these procedures are performed using local anaesthesia. Since circumcision is primarily performed for religious purposes, families typically want their children to know the procedure. Therefore, the preschool period is often chosen as the ideal age for circumcision in Turkey. However, circumcisions performed during this stage, when a child discovers their sexual identity, can negatively affect psychosexual development.
- [Skin bridge and Preputial adhesion after circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/skin-bridge-after-circumcision/): A penile skin bridge can occur in circumcised males after their childhood period. These bridges cause pain or discomfort and may require correction.
- [Adult Circumcision with Stapler Device (ZSR/CircCurer)](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/adult-circumcision-stapler-zsr-circcurer/): Many patients are asking Dr Khan to circumcise with ZSR or stapler devices. Adult circumcision can be performed by CircCurer (LangHe) or ZSR staple suture device. Dr Khan has simulation training in CircCurer (LangHe) staple suture device.
- [Aftercare Instructions for Glue Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/aftercare-glue-circumcision/): Skin glue is a special medical adhesive gel that is applied to the circumcision wound edges. It can be used on its own or with stitches. It takes only 3-5 minutes to dry and set, forming a thin layer over the wound. It forms a waterproof coating over your circumcision wound. Glue circumcision is the best method.
- [Adult male circumcision with a circular stapler](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/with-circular-stapler/): Adult male circumcision with a circular stapler versus circumcision with Stitches reported from London Circumcision Centre
- [Styles of Circumcision in Men](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/styles-of-circumcision/): There are four main circumcision styles (high/low and loose/tight) depending on how much inner and outer foreskin is removed.
- [Circumcision (Khitan, Khatna) In Islam (Sunnah)](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/circumcision-khatna-in-islam/): Newborn circumcision, called Khitan or Khatna in Islam, is a commonly accepted practice greatly influenced by cultural and religious customs.
- [Annual Audit Improves Circumcision Outcomes in Children](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/annual-audit-circumcision-outcomes/): Annual audit has improved outcomes of circumcisions with disposable rings in children in a community clinic under local anaesthesia – Thornhill Clinic and Leyton Clinic, London.
- [The Use of Tissue Glue for Circumcision in Children: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis 2018](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/tissue-glue-circumcision-children/):  OBJECTIVE
- [CQC published the case study- London Circumcision Clinic fulfils 95% standards](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/male-child-cqc/): Case study – good practice for Newborn or Baby circumcision
- [No-Needle Local Anesthesia for Adult Male Circumcision – report](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/no-needle-local-anaesthesia-for-adult-male-circumcision/): We are planning to do "no needle anaesthesia for adult male circumcision" in future at Thornhill Clinic and Leyton Clinic , London. Please ask for the details from the clinic. We will use "the Comfort-in™ system - compact, spring-powered device"for no needle local anaesthesia for adult male circumcision.
- [Cosmetic Appearance of Penis in Children Before or After Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/cosmetic-appearance-circumcision-children/): In infants and children, every child’s anatomy is different, and the shape or size of the penis and foreskin are also different.
- [Pain Relief After Newborn and Infant Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/pain-relief-newborn-infant-circumcision/): In addition to giving your child/young person painkilling medicine after circumcision, you will be given a tube of local anaesthetic jelly called Instillagel to numb the area around the ring near the thread or the stitches.
- [Newborn and Boys Circumcision with Circumplast Ring](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/newborn-boys-circumcision-circumplast-ring/): A review of the first 1000 circumcisions in boys with a novel disposable ring in a community clinic.
- [Plastibell Circumcision and Its Complications](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/plastibell-circumcision-complications/): The World Health Organization’s manual on male circumcision listed the Plastibell technique as a well-proven paediatric method with respect to results and complications.
- [Revised Foreskin Conditions Commissioning Guide (2016)](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/foreskin-commissioning-guide/): The Royal College of Surgeons, England has published the following documents for doctors and surgeons regarding the commissioning of foreskin conditions.
- [Low Incidence of Bleeding in Neonatal Ritual Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/low-incidence-bleeding-neonatal-circumcision/): This was reported in a recent study published by Mano R, et al. Urology. 2017.
- [Wound Healing After Adult Circumcision with Shang Ring vs Conventional Methods](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/shang-ring-vs-conventional-adult-circumcision/): Adult circumcision with the Shang Ring is a quick procedure; however, wound healing takes longer than with conventional circumcision in adults.
- [Circumplast vs Plastibell in Non-Therapeutic Male Circumcision](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/circumplast-vs-plastibell-circumcision/): Dr Khan presented this study at the annual congress of the European Society of Paediatric Urologists in Harrogate, England, UK.
- [Optimal Age for Circumcision with Circumplast and Plastibell Devices](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/optimal-age-circumcision-circumplast-plastibell/): Non-therapeutic male circumcision is performed across the country at different ages according to parents’ choice, religion, social and cultural attitudes. There are no national medical guidelines for parents, physicians and independent providers.
- [Complications of Partial vs Total Circumcision in Children](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/partial-vs-total-circumcision-complications/): To compare the rate and types of complications in boys who underwent partial and total circumcision for pathological phimosis.
- [Examining Penile Sensitivity in Circumcised and Intact Men](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/blog/penile-sensitivity-circumcision-study/): Little is known about the long-term implications of neonatal circumcision on the penile sensitivity of adult men, despite recent public policy endorsing the procedure in the United States. The current study assessed penile sensitivity in adult men by comparing peripheral nerve function of the penis across circumcision status.

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## Doctors
- [Mr. Ahmed Moussa](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/doctor/dr-moussa/): Mr Ahmed Moussa is a Consultant Urologist and Andrologist in the UK, specialising in men’s health, foreskin conditions, circumcision, Frenuloplasty, preputioplasty and men’s health. Known for his advanced surgical expertise and patient-centred approach, he provides high-quality care for adults seeking safe, effective treatment for foreskin conditions and circumcision.
- [Mr. Nkwam M. Nkwam](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/doctor/dr-nkwam/): Mr. Nkwam M. Nkwam is a Consultant Urological Surgeon with specialist interest in adult circumcision, Endourology, general urology, and urological oncology. He brings extensive surgical training and a strong academic background to his clinical work.
- [Ms. Raveen Kaur Sandher](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/doctor/dr-sandher/): Ms. Raveen Kaur Sandher is a Consultant Urological Surgeon with specialist expertise in adult circumcision, andrology, microsurgery, and genito-urethral reconstruction. She brings extensive clinical, surgical, and academic experience to her role.
- [Dr. Aqeel Safdar](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/doctor/dr-safdar/): Dr. Aqeel Safdar is an Ex-Professor of Paediatric Surgery in Pakistan and currently works as a Senior Lecturer at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. He has over 25 years of experience in performing both routine and complex paediatric surgeries, including more than 5,000 successful procedures. He specialises in baby and child circumcision using various surgical techniques.
- [Dr A.R. Khan](https://londoncircumcisioncentre.co.uk/doctor/dr-khan/): Dr Khan is a highly experienced paediatric surgeon/urologist with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. He has performed more than 7,000 operations and is recognised for his expertise in treating foreskin problems, buried penis, penoscrotal web repair, circumcision with ZSR staplers and hypospadias. Dr Khan is also pioneering new techniques in circumcision for adults, children, and newborns, ensuring the highest standards of care for his patients using the Circumplast and ZSR stapler devices.