Medical Intel

Adult circumcisions are common in the Mid-Atlantic for men who never received a circumcision as a baby boy. The reasoning? Some men feel self-conscious about the way they look, while others develop skin conditions. Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan discusses the procedure and what men can expect during recovery.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents Medical Intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. Host: Thanks for joining us today. We’re speaking with Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, Director of Urologic Reconstruction at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Welcome, Dr. Venkatesan. Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan: Hi. Thank you for having me. Host: Today we’re discussing adult circumcision, a reconstructive procedure that, while not widely discussed, is growing in popularity among men in the Mid-Atlantic region. Dr. Venkatesan, could you start by explaining what circumcision is for listeners who might not know? Dr. Venkatesan: