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Techniques of vas occlusion vary. There is currently a trend towards the type of operation which would permit reanastomosis if needed. Fulguration or cauterization on the vas stumps will prevent oozing of sperm and reduce granuloma formation, and may be done as well as ligation or instead of, when using a bipolar electrode (Va Seal). This method would permit microsurgical reanastomosis because there is little loss of length of vas. Vasal flushing using nontoxic, non-irritant and inexpensive solution is necessary to achieve instant or rapid azoospermia. Vasectomy is ideally suited to be carried out under a local anesthetic. Certain conditions (eg, complications from previous scrotal or inguinal surgery or some anatomical variation) are best performed under general anesthesia. Postoperative side effects include a certain amount of bruising and swelling, and occasionally considerable swelling and minor hematoma and wound infections. Postoperative semen analysis gives a couple a sense of security when they stop using contraception.
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PMID:Vasectomy techniques. 1231 Mar 28