Vasectomy
Introduction
This is now generally accepted in the UK as a sensible and effective method of birth control. It is especially suitable method when in the opinion of the husband and wife/partner their family is complete and other
methods of contraception have proved unacceptable or inefficient.
Vasectomy is a minor operation usually performed
under local anaesthetic and will not effect a man’s sexual power. Indeed, it
may enhance a marriage by increasing the freedom of intercourse.
No scalpel,
and no stitches Vasectomy is the latest advance we offer for our patients.
The No Scalpel Technique
The No-Scalpel technique is
to do vasectomy through one single puncture, this made into the
scrotum and through this puncture the vas grasped and brought out using a special
instruments, a small segment of the vas removed ,the testicular end dropped back
into the scrotum (open end vasectomy) and the upper end cauterized , the
procedure repeated for the second vas through the same puncture. The edges
of the puncture closed by applying a special clamp and no skin suture
required. It represents a significant
improvement over conventional techniques in that it is more elegant and less
traumatic.
Complications: Complications are rare but as with any surgical
procedure, the primary complications of vasectomy are infection and bleeding
0.2%,
these risks are significantly lower than the standard technique. Also important is the fact that the vas deferens can
grow back together. This is called re-canalization and occurs only rarely, less
than 0.5% of the time. Transient swelling of the epididymis (Epididymitis) occur
in less than 0.2% and usually subside with anti inflammatory medication
like Ibuprofen. Chronic testicular pain is also rare condition (1-3%)
and its exact pathology is unknown and rarely requires reversal.
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Important Information
It is important that each patient understands that vasectomy is approached
as an irreversible procedure. While vasectomy can be reversed surgically at
times, its successful reversal cannot be guaranteed.
After The Operation
Following your procedure it is important
that you remain off your feet as much as possible for 24 to 48 hours. This is
important to minimize the chance of post-surgical complications. After that most
men are able to resume work unless it is physically very strenuous.
Sexual activity, sport and heavy lifting to be avoided for one week.
Sperm Tests
The operation does not immediately make
you sterile since there are many sperms in the storage space between the cut
tube and the end of the penis and time must be allowed for these to be flushed
out at each intercourse. The policy of this Centre is to have two sperm tests
one at 12 weeks and another at 16 weeks. In general the greater the number of
ejaculations in the weeks following the operation, the shorter the time taken to
clear the storage system. Most men clear the sperm from their semen within four
months. In some cases, however, further test may be requested and exceptionally
a second operation may become necessary.
See next page article regarding our experience in No scalpel
technique.
The benefits of having your
surgery here are:
- No Scalpel-No Stitches Vasectomy
,with open end technique.
- Lower risk of complications and
minimum post vasectomy pain.
- Friendly and welcoming healthcare
environment.
- Continuity of care.
- Quick access to treatment.
- No hospital appointments and visits.
For operative details & clinical
experience click here.
For operative slides click here.
Printable guide for no scalpel vasectomy click Here
For further information and leaflets
contact:
info@vasectomy-clinic.co.uk
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