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What Is The Recovery Period After A Meatotomy?
Question: my dr has referred me for an op to open my penis hole almost closed and also remove my foreskin how serious is this procedre and what is the recovery period to play golf i am a fit 78 year old
Brief Answer:
Moderate surgery; 2-7 days in hospital; sports in about a months time.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is a moderate procedure which has about a 2-7 day stay in the hospital and a complete recovery time of about 2-6 weeks. But you should be able to return to sports like golf in about a months time or lesser sir.
I hope you find my response helpful and informative.
Regards,
Dr. Shoaib Khan, General & Family Physician
Moderate surgery; 2-7 days in hospital; sports in about a months time.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is a moderate procedure which has about a 2-7 day stay in the hospital and a complete recovery time of about 2-6 weeks. But you should be able to return to sports like golf in about a months time or lesser sir.
I hope you find my response helpful and informative.
Regards,
Dr. Shoaib Khan, General & Family Physician
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