Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal: An update
Vasectomy is an elective surgical sterilization procedure for men that is intended to obstruct or remove a portion of both vas deferens, thereby preventing sperm from moving from the testes to the ejaculatory ducts. Although intended for permanent sterilization, vasectomy can be reversed in most men...
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| description | Vasectomy is an elective surgical sterilization procedure for men that is intended to obstruct or remove a portion of both vas deferens, thereby preventing sperm from moving from the testes to the ejaculatory ducts. Although intended for permanent sterilization, vasectomy can be reversed in most men seeking to restore their fertility due to a change in marital status or reproductive goals. The purpose of this document is to provided a synopsis of the latest techniques used in vasectomy and reversal. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-95d194f1e4db48b0aec67ee4da6421672022-12-22T00:06:57ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Urology0970-15911998-38242011-01-01271929710.4103/0970-1591.78440Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal: An updateRanjith RamasamyPeter N SchlegelVasectomy is an elective surgical sterilization procedure for men that is intended to obstruct or remove a portion of both vas deferens, thereby preventing sperm from moving from the testes to the ejaculatory ducts. Although intended for permanent sterilization, vasectomy can be reversed in most men seeking to restore their fertility due to a change in marital status or reproductive goals. The purpose of this document is to provided a synopsis of the latest techniques used in vasectomy and reversal.http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2011;volume=27;issue=1;spage=92;epage=97;aulast=RamasamyContraceptioninfertilitymicrosurgery vas deferens |
| spellingShingle | Ranjith Ramasamy Peter N Schlegel Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal: An update Indian Journal of Urology Contraception infertility microsurgery vas deferens |
| title | Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal: An update |
| title_full | Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal: An update |
| title_fullStr | Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal: An update |
| title_full_unstemmed | Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal: An update |
| title_short | Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal: An update |
| title_sort | vasectomy and vasectomy reversal an update |
| topic | Contraception infertility microsurgery vas deferens |
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