Mr Adam Bennett
Urological Surgeon
- Urology
- Self-pay/Insured
Vasectomy
What is a vasectomy?
A vasectomy, also known as male sterilisation, is when the tubes carrying the sperm from the testicles to the penis are cut. Undergoing this procedure is regarded as irreversible meaning that you will no longer be capable of having children. The procedure does not work immediately, therefore, you will have to use alternative contraception until you receive the ‘all clear'. This can take at least 12 weeks post-surgery.
What does the operation involve?
We understand that surgery can be daunting, but don’t worry, our specialist medical staff will be there to answer any questions or worries you may have before, during and after surgery.
You will need two injections of local anaesthetic; this will numb the skin so that you do not feel any pain. When your surgeon picks up each tube, however, you may feel slight discomfort resulting in lightheadedness and feeling sick but these sensations will be very brief.
There are two types of vasectomy:
• Scalpel vasectomy (conventional).
• Non-scalpel vasectomy.
A scalpel vasectomy:
• First, a local anaesthetic is used to numb your scrotum.
• Two incisions are then made to reach the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the penis.
• Each tube is then cut open and part of the tube is removed.
• The ends of the tube are then sealed back together via heat or through tying them.
• The incisions are then stitched up.
Non-scalpel vasectomy:
• As with a scalpel vasectomy, the first stage is to numb the scrotum using a local anaesthetic.
• Puncture holes are then made in the scrotum to reach the tubes (this does not involve a scalpel or incisions).
• The ends of the tube are then sealed in the same way as the conventional procedure.
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