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Articles and background information about circumcision, our methods and frequently asked questions.
Stitches after circumcision: what you need to know
Are stitches used after a circumcision, when do they dissolve and how do you care for them? And why are they not needed with the clamp method?
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Paraphimosis: what you should and should not do
With paraphimosis the foreskin is trapped behind the glans and swells up. Have it assessed the same day. Read what you should and should not do.
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New rates from 1 October 2026
New rates apply at Vatan Kliniek from 1 October 2026. See what changes per age group, what sleep sedation will cost and from which moment the new rate applies.
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Circumcision meaning: a complete explanation
What exactly does circumcision mean? Many people search online for the term circumcision meaning because they want to understand what...
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Anaesthetic for circumcision: what are the options?
A frequently asked question ahead of a circumcision is: what about the anaesthetic?
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An overly long foreskin: when is treatment necessary?
An overly long foreskin is not always a problem in itself.
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How does a circumcision work? A step by step explanation
Many people considering a circumcision ask the same question: how does a circumcision actually work?
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How long does recovery from a circumcision take?
Recovery after a circumcision is an important part of the whole process.
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Are there disadvantages to being circumcised? The facts
Circumcision is a common procedure carried out for various reasons: medical, religious or personal.
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The clamp method for circumcision
At Vatan Kliniek we use the so-called clamp method for many circumcisions.
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Circumcision at a later age: what you need to know
A circumcision at a later age happens in a variety of situations.
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Does a circumcision hurt? What to expect
One of the most frequently asked questions about circumcision: does a circumcision hurt?
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What is circumcision?
In a circumcision, part or all of the foreskin of the penis is removed in an operation.
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Foreskin narrowing (phimosis): causes and treatments
Foreskin narrowing, also known as phimosis, is a common condition in which the foreskin of the penis cannot be pulled back over the glans...
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Removing the foreskin: when and why?
Removing the foreskin in men can be done for various reasons.
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Circumcision before and after: what changes?
What actually changes when you have a circumcision?
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Circumcision from 290 euros
FROM 1 April, a procedure costs 290 euros for children up to 1 year old
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Circumcision reduces the risk of prostate cancer
Scientists have found that circumcised men run a lower risk of developing prostate cancer than men who are not circumcised.
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Client satisfaction survey
How did you experience the involvement of the medical specialist?
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Misleading information about the clamp method from another clinic
There appear to be recently established clinics that give misleading information about the clamp method.
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The clamp method is now also possible for adults
The clamp method has been used for circumcisions for many years.
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Vatan Kliniek and the coronavirus
As VATAN kliniek, we attach great importance to the safety of our visitors and our staff.
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Insurers stop reimbursing from 2018
No more reimbursement from supplementary insurance for medically preventive or cultural circumcisions.
Read moreEleventh location in Venlo
From September, VATAN Kliniek is opening a new location in VENLO.
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Treatment with sleep sedation now available
Vatan Kliniek is the only clinic in the Netherlands to use a natural sleep aid for an even more comfortable treatment.
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Vatan Kliniek on Nieuwsuur
A report about circumcisions, broadcast live.
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