Treatments/Products

Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a minor, outpatient surgical procedure that interrupts the sperm flow between the testicle and the penis. There are two kinds, conventional and no-scalpel. The first method entails two small incisions in the scrotum, making it possible to remove a small piece of the vas, or tube that connects the testicle and penis. During a no-scalpel procedure, the surgeon uses a special instrument to puncture the skin and lift out the vas so that it can be tied or cauterized. Full recovery takes about a week, but returning to light work is possible in just a few days.

See also Urodynamics, Cystocopy, and Prostate Biopsy for more information.