Dorsal Slit Circumcision Surgery in Surat
Dorsal slit circumcision in Surat is a procedure in which a single incision is made along the top of the foreskin to relieve tightness (phimosis) or an emergency inability to retract the foreskin. Dr. Ashutosh Shah performs it under local anaesthesia at Elegance Clinic as a day-care procedure.
A dorsal slit of the foreskin is performed to relieve paraphimosis strangulation of the glans or to visualize the urethral meat in patients with phimosis. Dorsal slit of the foreskin is performed to relieve the strangulation of the glans by paraphimosis or to visualize the urethral meatus in patients with phimosis In Western medicine it was used as an alternative to circumcision to relieve conditions such as failure of the foreskin to retract (phimosis) or failure to cover the glans penis (paraphimosis), although a perception of poor appearance is limited.
While it is less invasive than circumcision, it is more invasive than preputioplasty as it leaves the incision open. It is still used when circumcision or other measures are deemed impractical or undesirable.
For patients traveling outside the area, the same day consultation and circumcision procedure is convenient. Dr. Ashutosh Shah is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Surat who specializes in circumcision and circumcision revision procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dorsal slit procedure?
It is a surgical cut along the upper foreskin that relieves a tight or non-retractable foreskin, sometimes used in emergencies or as an alternative to full circumcision.
When is a dorsal slit needed?
It is used for severe phimosis, paraphimosis (a trapped retracted foreskin) or when a full circumcision is not immediately suitable.
Is it painful and how long is recovery?
It is done under local anaesthesia; healing usually takes about 1–2 weeks, with aftercare to keep the area clean.
Is a dorsal slit the same as circumcision?
No — it relieves tightness without removing all the foreskin, though it can be combined with or followed by circumcision if needed.