infant circumcision

Infant circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin from a baby boy's penis, typically performed within the first few weeks of life.

The practice is routine in some cultures for religious reasons (Jewish and Islamic traditions) or perceived health benefits, while other societies consider it unnecessary or harmful.

It remains one of the most common surgical procedures performed on newborns in the United States, though rates vary widely by region and have declined in recent decades.