For
men who are done having children or are sure they do not want children, a vasectomy
is a sterilization procedure that is nearly 100 percent effective. This makes
it an efficient form of birth control.
During
a vasectomy, the tubes that transport sperm from the testes 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, thus making the man
sterile and unable to produce children.
This
outpatient procedure is brief (typically less than 30 minutes) and is often
performed by a urologist in a medical clinic or office setting. Hospital stay
is not necessary since a vasectomy is an uncomplicated technique that only entails
small incisions and routine surgical instruments—the patient is only required
to stay in the physician’s office for a short recovery period (usually less
than an hour) and is then sent home to rest.
With
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.
While
there are several variations of this method, all end with the vas deferens
tubes being occluded or sealed off. The most common and advantageous include:
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About Mark J. Saslawsky, MD - Southaven Office
Southeast Urology Network has been providing personalized, quality urological care to the greater Memphis, Tennessee, area for the past half century. As urologists, the physicians of Southeast Urology Network specialize in the care and management of the genito-urinary system and are all certified by the American Board of Urology.
We appreciate you placing your trust in us. We understand that a visit to the doctor's office can be an anxious experience. Our doctors and staff will do their best to provide you with kind services to make your visit a pleasant one. We will make every effort to see you on time and answer your questions.
For your convenience, we have two full-time offices with locations in East Memphis and Southaven, Mississippi. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with 24-hour emergency coverage available.
Our physicians specialize in the treatment of urologic problems. After completing medical school, we chose to train in urology, which involved a two-year rotation through general surgical services and at least 3 additional years of focused residency training in the diagnosis, treatment and surgeries of the genital and urinary tract.
We continue to learn, train and re-certify to keep our skills current and informed. At Southeast Urology Network, some of our doctors have advanced training or interest in certain conditions or procedures. As part of your evaluation and treatment, we will discuss and offer all the currently approved options available to you. This may mean that you will be referred to another doctor within our group or perhaps to an out of town urologist for an exceptionally unusual procedure. In all cases, we help you navigate through the complex process of reaching a decision and match you with the best doctor to take that journey.
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