Throughout the world most doctors agree that the disadvantages of infant circumcision far exceed the advantages. This has lead to a decrease in the number of these operations performed each year worldwide.
Outside the United States, sub-Saharan Africa, most Moslem countries and Israel, this operation is uncommon. Still male genital mutilation for non-religious reasons in the United States is as big a problem as female genital mutilation elsewhere in the world.
Scar revision on the penis for scars of circumcision is difficult but in some cases it is possible. Unfortunately the shortage of skin created by removing the normal prepuce makes results unpredictable. Some men are already short of skin, especially when erect, and this can cause pain and discomfort. The only solution for them is the use of skin grafts or flaps.
Foreskin reconstruction or uncircumcision is a rapidly growing field and while male genital mutilation continues the need is growing.
