Should I have sedation for a second vasectomy?

Answers from doctors (3)


More About Doctor John C. McHugh, MD

Published on Oct 13, 2017

As a general rule in surgery a "re do" of anything is harder because of scarring and the changes that occur with tissue planes. Having said that, I have done numerous repeat vasectomies and even ones after I have done a vasectomy reversal and as a rule they are not much more difficult. The urologist just picks an area that is "virgin." Regarding sedation, it is never a bad idea to be comfortable and experience a near pain free procedure, however you will probably do well with whatever measures for pain were taken for the first procedure.

Answered by John C. McHugh, MD (View Profile)

As a general rule in surgery a "re do" of anything is harder because of scarring and the changes that occur with tissue planes. Having said that, I have done numerous repeat vasectomies and even ones after I have done a vasectomy reversal and as a rule they are not much more difficult. The urologist just picks an area that is "virgin." Regarding sedation, it is never a bad idea to be comfortable and experience a near pain free procedure, however you will probably do well with whatever measures for pain were taken for the first procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Theodore V. Benderev, MD

Published on Nov 18, 2016

Depending on the experience of your urologist, if he or she can easily identify your vasa (tubes), a repeat vasectomy can, at times, be done without sedation. It's best to let your doctor examine you and make that call.

Answered by Theodore V. Benderev, MD (View Profile)

Depending on the experience of your urologist, if he or she can easily identify your vasa (tubes), a repeat vasectomy can, at times, be done without sedation. It's best to let your doctor examine you and make that call.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Wayne B. Glazier, MD, FACS

Published on Nov 18, 2016

That would depend on the indication for the second vasectomy. If it is for failure of the initial vasectomy, then sedation would be a good idea to facilitate the procedure. I would review with your urologist what is best approach.

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Answered by Wayne B. Glazier, MD, FACS

That would depend on the indication for the second vasectomy. If it is for failure of the initial vasectomy, then sedation would be a good idea to facilitate the procedure. I would review with your urologist what is best approach.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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