NEONATAL CIRCUMCISION (NEWBORNS)
What is Circumcision
Circumcision is the surgical removal of foreskin. Circumcision is the personal choice of parent/s and for many new parent's it is a hard decision to make. We recommend discussing your thoughts on circumcision with your family and doctor to decide if you would like your son circumcised.
About the procedure
Dr Ashraf performs neonatal circumcision on newborn babies from one (1) week up to four (4) weeks of age. The circumcision is performed in the procedure room of our private specialist suites located at the Mater Hospital in Mackay.
The circumcision is performed using a circular trimmer also known as a "Winklemann" circumcision clamp. The procedure usually takes 15 - 20 minutes, but we recommend allowing to an hour for consultation time and post circumcision instruction time.
A referral from your general practitioner is required for the procedure to be performed.
Booking an Appointment
We recommend contacting our rooms to book an appointment as soon as your son/s is born to ensure that your son is less than four weeks of age. Unfortunately babies over four weeks of age are unable to have the performed until they are 2 years and deemed able to be done under general anaesthetic.
Appointments can be made:
In person at Mackay Surgical Group at Suite 25 Mater Medical Suites, Mater Hospital. You can also book in by phoning 49429 588 between 9 am -
pm Monday - Friday.
A list of intructions and a confirmation letter with the appointment details are then posted or emailed to you. We also include a patient registraction form that needs to be completed with your son's details.
On the day of the procedure
We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the procedure with your paperwork completed and a current referral. The practice nurse will see you first to discuss instructions and post procedure management and answer any questions that you may have regarding the circumcision.
You will then be consulted by Dr Ashraf and be consented for the procedure to be performed. We ask that you wait down the end of the hall whilst the circumcision is being performed.
Once the circumcision is completed the nurse will then bring your son to you. The nurse will check your son after the procedure. An appointment is made for a post circumcision check 2 weeks after the circumcision. If you have any concerns or questions you can contact our rooms and organise a time with our nurse or doctor for consultation or speak to our nurse regarding any questions you may have.
The risks will be discussed during your consultation and are listed on the consent form.
Infant, Older Child and Adult Circumcision
Both Dr Muhammad Ashraf and Dr Adrian Westcott perform circumcision on infants over the age of two - adulthood. These procedures are performed in the Mater Hospital Day Surgery Unit and are done under general anaesthetic.
About the procedure
You are required to be covered by private health insurance for this procedure to be performed. The item number that we bill to your health fund is 30658 - you can contact your private health fund and check that your level of cover is adequate for this procedure.
You will need a referral from your general practitioner for the circumcision. A consultation is required with the surgeon prior to surgery. The risks will be discussed during your consultation and are listed on the surgical consent form.
You can make an appointment in person at Mackay Surgical Group at Suite 25 Mater Medical Suites, Mater Hospital. You can also book by phoning 4942 9588 between 9 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday.
What is Circumcision
Circumcision is the surgical removal of foreskin. Circumcision is the personal choice of parent/s and for many new parent's it is a hard decision to make. We recommend discussing your thoughts on circumcision with your family and doctor to decide if you would like your son circumcised.
About the procedure
Dr Ashraf performs neonatal circumcision on newborn babies from one (1) week up to four (4) weeks of age. The circumcision is performed in the procedure room of our private specialist suites located at the Mater Hospital in Mackay.
The circumcision is performed using a circular trimmer also known as a "Winklemann" circumcision clamp. The procedure usually takes 15 - 20 minutes, but we recommend allowing to an hour for consultation time and post circumcision instruction time.
A referral from your general practitioner is required for the procedure to be performed.
Booking an Appointment
We recommend contacting our rooms to book an appointment as soon as your son/s is born to ensure that your son is less than four weeks of age. Unfortunately babies over four weeks of age are unable to have the performed until they are 2 years and deemed able to be done under general anaesthetic.
Appointments can be made:
In person at Mackay Surgical Group at Suite 25 Mater Medical Suites, Mater Hospital. You can also book in by phoning 49429 588 between 9 am -
pm Monday - Friday.
A list of intructions and a confirmation letter with the appointment details are then posted or emailed to you. We also include a patient registraction form that needs to be completed with your son's details.
On the day of the procedure
We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the procedure with your paperwork completed and a current referral. The practice nurse will see you first to discuss instructions and post procedure management and answer any questions that you may have regarding the circumcision.
You will then be consulted by Dr Ashraf and be consented for the procedure to be performed. We ask that you wait down the end of the hall whilst the circumcision is being performed.
Once the circumcision is completed the nurse will then bring your son to you. The nurse will check your son after the procedure. An appointment is made for a post circumcision check 2 weeks after the circumcision. If you have any concerns or questions you can contact our rooms and organise a time with our nurse or doctor for consultation or speak to our nurse regarding any questions you may have.
The risks will be discussed during your consultation and are listed on the consent form.
Infant, Older Child and Adult Circumcision
Both Dr Muhammad Ashraf and Dr Adrian Westcott perform circumcision on infants over the age of two - adulthood. These procedures are performed in the Mater Hospital Day Surgery Unit and are done under general anaesthetic.
About the procedure
You are required to be covered by private health insurance for this procedure to be performed. The item number that we bill to your health fund is 30658 - you can contact your private health fund and check that your level of cover is adequate for this procedure.
You will need a referral from your general practitioner for the circumcision. A consultation is required with the surgeon prior to surgery. The risks will be discussed during your consultation and are listed on the surgical consent form.
You can make an appointment in person at Mackay Surgical Group at Suite 25 Mater Medical Suites, Mater Hospital. You can also book by phoning 4942 9588 between 9 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday.