Circumcision is a procedure that removes the foreskin from the human penis.[1][2] In the most common form of the operation, the foreskin is extended with forceps, then a circumcision device may be placed, after which the foreskin is excised. Topical or locally injected anesthesia is generally used to reduce pain and physiologic stress.[a][3] It is usually elective, performed as preventive healthcare, a religious rite, or cultural practice.[4][5][6][7][8][9] It is also an option for cases of phimosis, other pathologies that do not resolve with other treatments, and chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs).[10][11] The procedure is contraindicated in cases of certain genital structure abnormalities or poor general health.[1][11]