Has Anyone Died from Circumcision?

Death. Given the extraordicnarily high numbers of circumcisions done each year (some estimate that 20% of all human males have been circumcised), death is an extremely unlikely complication of neonatal circumcision, but it has been reported.

How many deaths are caused by circumcision?

This study finds that more than 100 neonatal circumcision-related deaths (9.01/100,000) occur annually in the United States, about 1.3% of male neonatal deaths from all causes. Because infant circumcision is elective, all of these deaths are avoidable.

How often do circumcisions go wrong?

One to 3 percent of circumcisions will result in minor complications, such as extra bleeding or infection, which topical antibiotics can clear up. Other risks include poor cosmesis (the penis doesn't look right) and penile adhesions.