What will a Mohel do about hypospadias, chordee, webbed penis, and other penile abnormalities?
Part of a Mohel’s extensive training is to detect penile abnormalities. Especially in cases of hypospadias and chordee, the Mohel will not do anything until he consults with the baby’s pediatrician and/or urologist. In these cases, it is sometimes necessary to postpone the bris for up to a few years, until the child has reconstructive surgery using portions of the foreskin. In these cases, the Mohel can be present in the O.R. at the time of the surgery, and perform the ritual bris under the direction of the urologist.
