Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal: An update. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • 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.

publication date

  • January 1, 2011

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC3114592

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 79954555256

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.4103/0970-1591.78440

PubMed ID

  • 21716894

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 27

issue

  • 1