Circumcision is an operation to remove the skin covering the glans (the head of the penis). Circumcisions are performed under general anaesthetic at a cost of $8,480 plus $241 for your initial consultation for a Urologist. The cost of a circumcision is the same for both adults and children.
During the operation, the foreskin is removed and the skin closed together again either with an absorbable stitch/suture or skin glue. You will be able to go home the same day.
You will be discharged home post-operatively with either no dressing or a small dressing on the wound and some antibiotic ointment. This is a non-stick ointment that has an antibiotic within it. It also helps to stop the wound from your surgery sticking to your underwear.
If you are concerned about redness, swelling or a discharge from the wound, contact us as an infection may be present. Talk to one of our nurses in the first instance, or for urgent after hours advice you can contact the on call urologist through our main phone number.
Our team of specialists combine to deliver excellence in urology healthcare. We offer the greatest breadth of urological expertise of any urology practice in New Zealand. As well as caring for the urological problems of men such as prostate cancer and sexual dysfunction, we also offer comprehensive treatment of female urology and pelvic health as well as the care of children.
Urology Associates
Forte Health Building
132 Peterborough Street
Christchurch 8013
New Zealand
Urology Associates - Whakatipu
Suite G, Centre of Medical Excellence
12 Twelfth Avenue
Lake Hayes, Queenstown
New Zealand