I understand that there is a chance that risks or complications related to circumcision may occur. These complications include, but are not limited to the following:
Minor problems are short-term:
a. Slight oozing or slight bleeding may be noted at the surgical site
b. Infection of the circumcision site or at the tip of the penis can occur
c. Irritation of the exposed tip of the penis (glans) as a result of contact with stool or urine is not uncommon and
usually responds to cleansing with water
Long-term minor problems can include:
a. The urethra, which leads from the bladder to the tip of the penis, can be damaged at its point of exit.
b. Scarring of the penis can occur
c. Unintended removal of the outer skin layer (or layers) of the penis can occur.
d. An opening that is too small for the foreskin to retract over the penis can occur if the too little foreskin is removed.
Major problems are very uncommon but can include:
a. Complete removal of the skin covering the shaft of the penis has rarely been reported.
b. Significant bleeding may occur, requiring stitches to stop the bleeding.
c. Serious, life-threatening bacterial infection can occur.
d. Partial or full removal (amputation) of the tip of the penis has also been rarely reported