I had one of my testicles removed as a child, does this affect the vasectomy procedure at all?
One of my testicles was removed when I was very young because it would continually ascend, does this affect the procedure in any way?
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No, there just will only be the remaining side on which to perform the vasectomy. Your job now is to see if you can negotiate a lower price.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Only have to cut one vas on side of testicle.
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It makes it simpler since only one side needs to be done.
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Yes, it takes longer to find yo ur vas because of scar tissue, but I have done several without much problem
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You will need the vasectomy done on the side that has a testicle
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No it does not. It only means that one side needs to be done.
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It should take half as long! No problem foreseeable.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
If you have definitive proof of one testicle being removed, the procedure on only one vas, instead of two, will be simpler and shorter.
But if there is any question as to the exact procedure that you had when you were younger, the entire procedure and follow up could be more complicated. Specifically, your testicle may have been smaller and surgery was done to bring it down, but it could have been left in place high near the groin, inadvertently. Therefore, if there is any question as to the procedure done, your surgeon will need to look for the other testicle and be aware that a semen analysis after a vasectomy on only one side might still reveal sperm from another hidden testicle.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Yes, in a courple of ways. First the obvious, you only have to do one side. Second, often people have the problem on both sides. So if you had surgery on your good side then it will make it more difficult. Last, although it is very rare, less than 1 in 1000, there could be a complication where your good testicle is injured. If that happens and you only have one testis you may need to supplement testosterone.
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No effect
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The only significant added risk to vasectomy with a solitary testicle would be a complication causing acute or delayed loss of a testicle which would be devastating. That possibility is extremely rare, however. I would choose a highly experienced surgeon for this procedure.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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