For a vasectomy will there be a check up on the patient before the surgery? For example a physical of any sort?

Practices differ, but I always see patients before scheduling their procedure. I'm able to explain the procedure, expectation's, recovery and confirmation of sterility. A quick exam is essential to confirm this procedure can be performed in my office under local anesthesia and to assure that a responsible party will drive the patient home afterwards. Informed consent and insurance verification is completed before scheduling.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

I always examine prior to assure the anatomy allows for a local vasectomy. Occasionally I have to put a patient under anesthesia.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Yes, there is usually a pre-vasectomy consultation. The biggest factor in this is examining the testicles to be sure there is no abnormality, like a testis tumor, that might preclude the vasectomy. The pre-vasectomy visit is also a good time for the urologist to explain the procedure and for the patient/wife to ask questions.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

it depends on the person doing the vasectomy. Some perform a physical at the initial visit while some do not. Certainly, if there is anything in the history that might be indicative of a problem for an in-office vasectomy, one would want to check. Sometimes, the patient is so nervous you want to make sure he would be fine having it done in the office.

Published on Jul 11, 2012