Process: Preparation Guide

Dr Martin Harris Circumcision London

Guide 1: Preparation

Dr Harris will provide you with full preparatory notes for Parents. and will ask you to please read carefully all written notes.

 

The date and time will be set with you for the procedure .

 

Dr Harris will advise regarding the feeding time with relevance to the date and time of the procedure.

 

Dr Harris will advise you regarding preparation of the baby in advance of the date and time of the procedure. In particular regarding oil avoidance and then dressing the baby.

 

Dr Harris will advise you in advance regarding the Kit and contents including dressings.

 

Dr Harris will advise regarding full explanation with both parents signing the consent form, as with procedures and operation in medical practice.

 

Dr Harris will advise regarding position of furniture and household items such as spare nappy.

 

Please inform Dr Harris in the event of any change in the condition of the baby.

 

Dr Harris wishes you to be fully informed with the circumcision process and circumcision procedure, including the indications, contraindications, surgical method (NO plastibel or ring) and the potential complications.

 

Dr Harris follows the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children written guidance compliant with the NHS England mandate to implement the National Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (NatSSIPs). The ultimate aim of NatSSIPs is to eradicate the occurrence of the Patient Safety Never Events, which occur around invasive procedures.

The aim of this policy is to:

 Standardise the management of invasive procedures during the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative period.

 Provide a clear definition of invasive procedures, multidisciplinary team roles and responsibilities.

 Provide the standard against which Local Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (LocSSIPs) are developed within procedural areas and outside areas where procedures are performed.

 Ensure the monitoring and governance as a continuous cycle of improvement.

 Maintain a safe culture to promote team work, minimise avoidable complications, and prevent patient safety never events.

 

Dr Harris will personally administer the local anaesthetic cream topically, and the oral dose of liquid paracetamol suspension. Please do NOT give any medication to your baby for the circumcision.

 

Please do not hesitate to ask Dr Harris any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it be Dr Harris giving me prepation advice and guidance?

Yes. Dr Harris will be giving you preparation advice and guidance. 

Does Dr Harris give local anaesthetic?

Yes. Dr Harris gives local anaesthetic as a  cream, not an injection.

Does Dr Harris use the Plastibel or ring?

No. Dr Harris does not use the plastibel or ring since he has no experience or expertise in this method.

What is the date and time for the circumcision procedure?

Your consent for the operation of circumcision process is written consent with both parents signing the consent form giving Dr Harris permission for your baby to undergo circumcision procedure.

 

When do I feed baby before the circumcision procedure? 

Dr Harris will advise you the time to feed your baby, relative to the time of the circumcision procedure.   

 How do I dress my baby for the circumcision procedure?

Dr Harris will advise you how to dress your baby for the   circumcision procedure.

 

What items do I need for the circumcison procedure?

Dr Harris will advise you what items you need prior to the circumcision procedure. 

Reviews And Testimonials

At CircumcisionLondon, Dr Harris prides himself on providing a premium service to all of his patients. Take a look below at what his patients have been saying.

Dr Harris’ care is second to none. It doesn’t start with the circumcision, but rather beforehand, during and after. We are so pleased we used Dr Harris, and above all else genuinely a lovely person

Rachel Blain Avatar Rachel Blain
October 7, 2024

I would highly recommend Dr Martin Harris. He was very practical in his recommendations on timings for the circumcision, keeping in contact regularly in the lead up. He then conducted the procedure calmly and professionally. Finally, he gave direct assistance in the aftercare, making the first dressing change himself, providing clear instructions on what to do thereafter, and regularly checking in that all was OK. Couldn't ask for more.

Adam Nakar Avatar Adam Nakar
September 28, 2024

Dr Harris performed our son’s circumcision over a month ago now and I am so pleased that we decided to go with him for this procedure. We had left it a little late as our son was 5 months old, so he fitted us in immediately and explained what would happen fully before gaining our consent. I appreciated the option of a home visit as it made the whole experience less stressful. Dr Harris was extremely professional and the follow up care and phone calls were very much appreciated, as I did not know what to expect. As a result of his follow up care the healing process was very quick. Dr Harris was recommended to us and I would recommend him to anyone considering circumcision.

Elizabeth Turner Avatar Elizabeth Turner
August 28, 2024

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