No Needle Vasectomy in San Jose, California (CA)
During
a vasectomy, the tubes that move sperm from the testicles and out the urethra
are cut and then tied or sealed in such a way that sperm is unable to enter the
ejaculate and result in fertilization of the female egg. A traditional
vasectomy is effective at achieving this end goal: sterilization. However,
because it requires a needle, the approach can cause pain and, for those who
have a fear of needles, distress.
As
a way to allay these concerns and to provide for a more comfortable, pain-free
experience, the no-needle vasectomy was introduced. But in order to go into
this approach, one must first understand how a traditional vasectomy is
performed.
During
a traditional vasectomy, a needle is used to numb the scrotum with a local
anesthetic. Two tiny incisions—one on each side of the scrotum—are then made
with a scalpel, as to allow the surgeon to pull each vas deferens tube to the
surface so that it can be isolated and separated from the scrotal tissue. Once
the tubes are secluded from the scrotum, they are sealed off using sutures or
are burned using electrical cautery.
The
same techniques used to occlude the vas deferens are used with a no-needle vasectomy,
but there is an exception. Instead of using a needle to inject anesthesia, a
jet-injection tool is utilized. Known as a hypospray injector, the numbing
instrument uses a small explosion of compressed air to force medication deep
enough into the scrotal tissue to permit a nearly pain-free surgery.
Whether
a traditional vasectomy or no-needle vasectomy, both are brief outpatient
procedures that often take less than 30 minutes to completely perform. Since
neither vasectomy is complicated, only requires a few tiny incisions and uses standard
surgical instruments, a hospital stay is not necessary. The patient will only
need a short recovery period (typically less than an hour) in the physician’s
office or clinic before being sent home to rest.
About S. Shawn Gholami, MD
What is a Vasectomy?
Vasectomy is one of the most simple, safe, and effective methods of birth control. Over 500,000 vasectomies are performed each year in the United States. Vasectomy is a minor office procedure during which the small tubes carrying sperm from the testicles (vas deferens) are divided on each side of the scrotum. In order to decrease the risk that the tubes will re-connect, a small segment of the vas is usually removed and the ends are cauterized. Cutting these tubes does not affect the strength of erections, sexual desire, the size of the testicles, or a noticeable change in semen volume. The procedure takes roughly 10-20 minutes to perform and is done through a very small skin opening (2-3 mm) that is virtually invisible after it heals.
Vasectomy should be considered permanent and not a means of temporary birth control. However, vasectomy reversal is successful in up to 75% of men if undertaken in the first 10 years after the procedure is performed.
Dr. S. Shawn Gholami is an internationally recognized expert in the field of minimally invasive urology. He is one of the early pioneers in performing surgery using laser and robotics thereby minimizing risk and morbidity to his patients. Dr. Gholami has been training novice urologists and sharing his expertise worldwide since 2000. His passion for innovation and leadership is demonstrated in his work.
Dr. Gholami specializes in minimally invasive BPH prostate procedures, innovative treatment of erectile dysfunction, non-invasive treatment of sexual problems, non-scalpel vasectomies, cosmetic circumcision, and hormonal and testosterone replacement for men’s health.
Shahram S. Gholami, M.D., is one of the few physicians in California skilled in minimally invasive procedures that include “scar-less” techniques, lasers and laparoscopy. By being skilled in state-of-the-art techniques, Dr. Gholami offers his patients more choices for the treatment of urologic disease.
Featured Specialist for No Needle Vasectomy in San Jose, CA
S. Shawn Gholami, MD
Urologist
Call Now: (408) 883-3146
2460 Samaritan DriveSan Jose, CA 95124
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