What are the anesthesia options for a vasectomy?

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More About Doctor John C. McHugh, MD

Published on Jun 08, 2017

The most common anesthesia utilizes an oral medicine like hydrocodone before the procedure and an injection of the vasectomy site with Lidocaine. Some urologists add an sedative as well such as Ativan. We offer I.V. general anesthesia in our surgery center for the anxious patients who desire this. So any combination of the above are options for the particular preference of the patient and or the urologist. If you are a anxious male, pass out easily and have a fear of needles you may want to let your urologist know and then request..."The works."

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

The most common anesthesia utilizes an oral medicine like hydrocodone before the procedure and an injection of the vasectomy site with Lidocaine. Some urologists add an sedative as well such as Ativan. We offer I.V. general anesthesia in our surgery center for the anxious patients who desire this. So any combination of the above are options for the particular preference of the patient and or the urologist. If you are a anxious male, pass out easily and have a fear of needles you may want to let your urologist know and then request..."The works."

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Most insurances only cover local anesthesia without an appeal for special circumstances.

Answered by Mark J. Saslawsky, MD - Memphis Office (View Profile)

Most insurances only cover local anesthesia without an appeal for special circumstances.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Chesapeake Urology

Published on Jun 07, 2017

95% of men in my practice undergo vasectomy under local anesthesia. If someone has issues with passing out from blood draws then I recommend doing this procedure under intravenous sedation. For anxious patients a small dose of valium by mouth prior to the procedure helps.

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Answered by Chesapeake Urology

95% of men in my practice undergo vasectomy under local anesthesia. If someone has issues with passing out from blood draws then I recommend doing this procedure under intravenous sedation. For anxious patients a small dose of valium by mouth prior to the procedure helps.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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