MEDICAL BACKGROUND & SOURCES

Medical background and sources

This website provides general medical information and practical explanations for parents. The individual medical assessment and the doctor’s personal instructions always take priority.

Our medical principles

Every appointment begins with an assessment of age, general health, bleeding risk, vitamin K status, medication, and anatomy. The choice of circumcision method is based on the child’s age, anatomy, and medical assessment. Pain relief, aftercare, follow-up, and a clear contact plan are integral parts of the care pathway.

When is circumcision in the practice not medically appropriate?

Anatomy is carefully assessed before the procedure. Certain congenital abnormalities, such as hypospadias, epispadias, a buried penis, or significant congenital penile curvature, may make circumcision medically inappropriate. In some cases, the foreskin may be needed for later reconstruction. In these situations, circumcision is postponed and, when appropriate, the child is referred for specialist assessment.

What this website does not do

The information on this website does not replace an individual medical assessment, diagnosis, informed consent, or personalised medication instructions. It does not provide individual dosing advice and is not intended for medical emergencies.

Medical sources consulted

The medical information on this website is based on clinical assessment, professional guidelines, and relevant patient information. The sources listed below were used to support the preparation and review of the content.

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Family medicine

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Circumcision in children

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Important: the appointment request is made online. The circumcision takes place in Antwerp (Borgerhout) only. On the day of the appointment the doctor examines your child first; the circumcision follows only if the examination confirms it can safely proceed. The doctor may postpone the procedure or decide not to perform it.

To request a circumcision appointment for your child, submit a request online.

You can use WhatsApp for non-urgent questions.

Up to 12 months — request an appointment Older than 12 months, up to 3 years — join the waiting list Submitting a request does not confirm the appointment; we will review the information and contact you to confirm it. WhatsApp for non-urgent questions+32 469 45 10 12 Emergencies: WhatsApp is not an emergency channel. Send a medical photo only if the doctor asks for it, or when needed as the aftercare instructions after circumcision describe. Call 112 if there is a danger to life, or 1733 for urgent medical care outside your family doctor’s working hours.
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