Dr. Akın Karagözoğlu Advises Parents on Summer Circumcision in Gaziantep

In Gaziantep, Turkey, pediatric urology specialist Op. Dr. Akın Karagözoğlu of Medical Point Gaziantep Hospital reports a rise in families scheduling circumcisions during the summer holiday season. He notes that school closures make it easier for children to rest and for parents to plan the procedure, but cautions that timing should be based on the child’s overall health, age, and suitable surgical conditions rather than only the season.

Dr. Karagözoğlu stresses that circumcision is a surgical intervention that must be performed in a sterile hospital environment by experienced physicians to avoid bleeding, infection, or other complications. He advises that after the operation the wound must be fully healed before the child swims or uses a pool, as premature exposure increases infection risk. For children with conditions such as hypospadias, concealed penis, or other congenital anomalies, a prior pediatric urology assessment is essential. Parents are urged to consult a specialist to ensure proper planning and safe postoperative recovery.