Anaesthesia

At Circumcision Vasectomy Australia we complete a dorsal penile nerve block. It involves the injection of a local anaesthetic agent near the dorsal penile nerve, which is a branch of the pudendal nerve responsible for the sensory innervation of the penis. The anaesthetic works by temporarily blocking the transmission of pain signals from the penile nerve to the brain. The onset of anaesthesia typically occurs within a few minutes after the injection and lasts for several hours. You will not feel the injection because we apply an anaesthetic cream over the penile skin to ensure you do not feel the sharp needle whilst completing the dorsal penile nerve block.

• You are able to drive yourself to and from the clinic.
• You eliminate any chance of general anaesthesia complications.
• The procedure is cheaper because an anaesthetist is not required.
• A hospital admission is not required, meaning you will only spend 30-45 minutes in our clinic.
• If your son is completing the circumcision, you are allowed to be in the room during the procedure.

• Those who have a medical contraindication to local anaesthesia.
• Those that suffer from severe anxiety.
• Children who are unable to lie flat for 10 minutes.

General anaesthesia is a medical technique used to induce a state of unconsciousness and reversible loss of sensation throughout the entire body, allowing for pain free circumcision. General anaesthesia is typically administered using a combination of drugs to achieve a balanced and optimal effect. The goals of general anaesthesia are:

• Loss of consciousness.
• Analgesia (pain relief).
• Muscle relaxation – allowing the surgeon to perform the necessary procedures without interference from muscle contractions.
• Amnesia – to prevent you from forming memories of the circumcision.

It’s important to note that general anaesthesia is a complex medical procedure that requires careful monitoring and management by an anaesthetist.

• Those that suffer from severe anxiety.
• Children who are unable to lie flat for 10 minutes.
• Those who have a medical contraindication to local anaesthesia.
• Those who do not want to witness the circumcision.

Those who have a medical contraindication to general anaesthesia.