Pruning physician cut off a 10-year-old part of a penis during routine surgery

Ten-year-old boy loses part of his penis during routine circumcision
The circumcision of a ten-year-old boy in Malaysia ended tragically. In the routine operation, the child was cut off part of his penis with a laser scalpel. The doctor, who has over 20 years of circumcision experience, said he had made a mistake during the procedure.

With laser scalpel tip separated from the penis
In Malaysia, circumcision (male circumcision) ended tragically for a young boy. During the routine operation on December 20, the ten-year-old was cut off part of his penis. According to a report by "The Star" the operation took place in a smaller clinic in the capital Kuala Lumpur. The doctor made a mistake in the laser-based procedure and severed the tip of the genital area.

In Malaysia, a 10-year-old boy was accidentally cut off at the circumcision point of his penis. The doctor, who has over 20 years of experience with such procedures, made a mistake. (Image: s4svisuals / fotolia.com)

Stitched part sewn on again
According to the information, the child was then taken to "Kuala Lumpur Hospital" to sew on the lace again. The boy's father turned to the police.

As it is reported in media reports, including in the British "Mirror", the clinic in which the circumcision was performed, was not officially registered.

According to the Star, the treating physician has 21 years of circumcision experience that he is a graduate of Karachi University in Pakistan. According to media reports, the local police confirmed that the incident had occurred.

Every third man is circumcised
In circumcision, the male foreskin is partially or completely removed. The circumcision is rarely performed for medical reasons, usually the reason is a religious or traditional.

Not only in Islam, but also in Judaism boys are circumcised. And also with some Christian groups. It is estimated that up to a third of the world's male population is circumcised. The majority of the population in Malaysia are Muslims.

Not just religious reasons
In recent years there has been more circumcision among boys in Germany. However, a medical indication is rare.

For example, a common - non-religious - reason for circumcision may be a foreskin constriction that obstructs urinary flow and causes the foreskin to swell when urinating.

The surgery can - even if performed in modern medical facilities - sometimes lead to painful wound infections, bleeding or even urethral injuries.

No improvement for the sex life
How serious the consequences can be, also shows a case from South Africa. There, the first successful penile grafting was performed last year after a patient had lost his limb as a result of poorly performing circumcision.

Hygienic or even sexual reasons for circumcision seem to make no sense. German physicians have emphasized in the past that circumcision does not improve hygiene.

And scientists from the Queen's University in Canada reported a few months ago on a study that showed that circumcised men feel the same pleasure in sex as uncircumcised. (Ad)