Title: A technique of vasectomy for sterilization.

POPLINE Document Number: 370006

Author(s):

Strode JE

Source citation:

Journal of Urology 37: 733-736. 1937,

Abstract:

A technique used in 160 vasectomies is described and illustrated. After injection of novocain, short incisions are made, the vas is graspe d with a hook, freed from surrounding tissues, and 1 or 2 inches excised. The proximal end is ligated with dermal sutures and buried in the surrounding fascia; the distal end is ligated with catgut and anchored outside the fascia using a dermal suture. Patients reported for sperm checks until semen was spermatozoa-free. In 2 cases efforts were made to reestablish patency. In 1, done 7 years and 8 months after vasectomy, the outcome seemed successful. In the other, done 7 years after, the outcome was not.

Keywords:

Male Sterilization
Male Urologic Surgery
Vasectomy
Surgery
Reversibility
Sterilization, Sexual
Family Planning
Urogenital Surgery
Treatment