Circumcision Cost in India

The cost of circumcision in India typically ranges from $500 to $6,000 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

Circumcision is an operation to remove the foreskin, the skin covering the head of the penis. In adults it is usually done for medical reasons. The cost usually depends on:

• Technique: conventional surgery or stapler and other device-based methods.
• Anaesthetic: general or local anaesthetic.
• Setting: usually a day-case procedure.
• Age: procedures in children and adults differ.

Circumcision is usually a short day-case procedure. Ask exactly what is included in any quote.

The NHS explains that adult circumcision is usually offered when other treatments have not worked. Reasons include:

• Phimosis: a tight foreskin that causes painful erections or difficulty passing urine.
• Recurrent balanitis: repeated swelling, soreness or infection of the foreskin and head of the penis.
• Scarring: for example from lichen sclerosus.

According to the NHS, the operation is usually done under general anaesthetic, although local anaesthetic is sometimes used. It takes about 30 minutes. The foreskin is removed and the skin is closed with dissolvable stitches.

Most people go home the same day.

The NHS reports that healing takes about four to six weeks. Swelling, bruising and minor bleeding are common for one to two weeks. It advises:

• Activities: avoid swimming, cycling, sport and heavy lifting for at least two weeks.
• Sex: avoid sex for at least four weeks or until fully healed.

Possible complications include bleeding, reduced sensitivity, the need for a further operation and, rarely, narrowing of the urethra.