Let your doctor know if you experience an increase in discomfort, so you can receive the right medication.

The inner concave portion of the surgical instrument as embodied in the subject invention has a central groove formed therein that extends longitudinally of the body portion. 1 and 2, the surgical instrument embodied in the present invention is illustrated and is generally indicated at 1 It is contemplated that the surgical instrument 10 will be employed in a bilateral vasectomy procedure, although it is understood that the instrument can be utilized for other surgical procedures as required. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a vasectomy procedure and instrument for use therewith and has application as a birth control procedure and device since the vas deferens carrying the male sperm is severed, wherein the patient is rendered incapable of producing conception.

The surgical instrument as embodied herein provides for elevating or lifting of the vas deferens from the underneath side during the vasectomy procedure rather than clamping from above wherein the surgeon is able to conveniently retain the vas in the elevated or lifted position free of obstruction.

Vasectomy procedure has no special complications or side effects, excepting sterilization.

It is a popular means of birth control for couples that have decided that their family is complete.

There are some variations on the procedure such as no-scalpel vasectomies, in which a sharp hemostat, rather than a scalpel, is used to puncture the scrotum. Another type of vasectomy which may reduce the risk of chronic pain is called an “open ended” vasectomy. We have a picture of a bilateral vasectomy immediately after the procedure, a midline incision vasectomy on days 1 and 4, and pictures of vasectomy scars 7 and 10 years after vasectomy.

Keep in mind that there will be slight variations in no-scalpel vasectomy procedures amongst different physicians.

It is usually performed in the doctor’s office in less than 30 minutes.

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A vasectomy is chosen by over 600,000 American men annually, and as many as 30 million men worldwide. AFTER YOUR VASECTOMY - A guide to the days and weeks that follow a vasectomy.

Discomfort following a vasectomy is usually mild, but expect to take time to rest and recuperate for a few days.

Many men begin to resume regular work activities after a few days of rest following the procedure. Although men considering vasectomies should not think of them as reversible, and most men and their spouses are satisfied with the operation, there is a procedure to reverse vasectomies using vasovasostomy .

The reversal procedures are frequently impermanent, with occlusion of the vas recurring two or more years after the operation.

There is evidence that men who have had a vasectomy may produce more abnormal sperm, which would explain why even a mechanically successful reversal does not always restore fertility.

Researchers reported in February 2007 that a survey of a small number of men with primary progressive aphasia, a rare speech disorder, found that more than twice as many as would be expected had undergone vasectomies. Animal and human data indicate that vasectomy does not increase atherosclerosis and that increases in circulating immune complexes after vasectomy are transient.

“Vasectomy reversal for the post-vasectomy pain syndrome: a clinical and histological evaluation”.

“Late failure of vasectomy after two documented analyses showing azoospermic semen”.

The higher rates of aneuploidy and diploidy in the sperms of men who have undergone vasectomy reversal may lead to a higher rate of birth defects.

Both parts about 5 minutes long.

Still another object is to provide a surgical instrument for use in a bilateral vasectomy that includes a handle and a head mounted thereon, the head having a generally arcuate configuration that enables the vas to be lifted from the underneath side out of the scrotum of the patient for the severing of the vas.

Open Vasectomy Some studies suggest that when the tube is cut the testicular end should be left open and that doing so may reduce the risk of post vasectomy pain.

Fascial Interposition Some NSV doctors carry out an additional step , that some studies suggest increases the success of the procedure, called fascial interposition.

Once the vas tubes have been brought out through the opening in the scrotum, some procedures involve just cutting and tying the ends of the tube.

The NSV procedure takes anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on your anatomy.

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Whether it is a traditional surgical or the less-invasive No-Scalpel vasectomy procedure, a successful vasectomy blocks the vas deferens, preventing sperm from becoming part of the seminal fluid that leaves the body at sexual climax.

The vasectomy procedure is uncomplicated, is commonly performed in a doctor’s office and usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Swiss site with excellent photo series of a conventional vasectomy procedure.

When you arrive at the doctor’s office or hospital you are taken into the vasectomy procedure room.

A vasectomy is a safe and simple procedure.

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure in which the vasa deferentia of a man are cut for the purpose of sterilization.

A vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control for the male.

A vasectomy is a minor outpatient procedure, and so you will be awake throughout the entire surgery.

It is usually performed in the doctor’s office in less than 30 minutes.

A vasectomy is chosen by over 600,000 American men annually, and as many as 30 million men worldwide.

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DURING: The usual steps involved in the No-Scalpel, non-invasive vasectomy.

A vasectomy is safe, simple, effective and permanent, but sterility is not immediate.

Wear snug cotton briefs or an athletic supporter to help apply pressure against the procedure area and for support of the scrotum during the first week.

Your doctor may instruct you to not take aspirin or other medication in advance of the procedure.

The rate of vasectomies compared to tubal ligations worldwide is extremely variable among countries, and the statistics are mostly based on questionnaire studies rather than actual counts of procedures performed.

The reversal procedures are frequently impermanent, with occlusion of the vas recurring two or more years after the operation.

There is evidence that men who have had a vasectomy may produce more abnormal sperm, which would explain why even a mechanically successful reversal does not always restore fertility.

After vasectomy, the testes remain in the scrotum where Leydig cells continue to produce testosterone and other male hormones that continue to be secreted into the blood stream.

The higher rates of aneuploidy and diploidy in the sperms of men who have undergone vasectomy reversal may lead to a higher rate of birth defects.

Overall, vasectomy is certainly very effective form of birth control, but before you take a final decision, do keep in mind the above things.

“SpermCheck Vasectomy is similar in size and function to a women’s home pregnancy test,” said Herr.

In the initial days after the vasectomy, a normal patient will experience some swelling and discomfort in the genital areas for at least 72 hours after the operation.

Of course, in approximately three to six months time, the sterilization that was desired through the vasectomy should be complete, if everything has gone according to plan.

The semen that was produced before the procedure can survive for six months or more, and potentially cause an unwanted pregnancy.

While the procedure, if done well, is almost painless, soreness for a few days afterward is common.

Once the surgical procedure is through, your semen will become sperm-free.

Excellent video of an NSV procedure being performed in two parts.

Prior to the vasectomy you can freeze and store your sperm for future use .

The Procedure: The procedure can be scheduled immediately following the consult or days later.

Even when the procedure is performed perfectly, recanalization, sperm finding their way across the blocked ends of the vas deferens, can occur.

The “No-Scalpel technique is a technique to do the vasectomy thru one single puncture.

Key to the No Scalpel Vasectomy are the special instruments that allow the procedure to be done with generally less manipulation of the patient’s tissues.

No scalpel vasectomy was developed in China in 1974 and introduced to United States by Dr.

Newer techniques, such as the “no-scalpel” vasectomy, have decreased the incidence of local complications and have enhanced the popularity of vasectomy as a means of birth control.

Sperm granulomas result from leakage of sperm at the testicular end of the vasectomy site.

Over 15 millions men have undergone the NSV procedure worldwide since 197 It is rapidly becoming the standard vasectomy technique in the United States.

Surgeons and patients have popularized the No-Scalpel Vasectomy technique worldwide because it is a less invasive surgical procedure with quicker post-operative recovery time and a lower complication rate than conventional vasectomy method.

Wound infections and epididymitis are rare complications of vasectomy, occurring in 1-3 of every 500 cases.

Vasectomy is simply an effective, inexpensive, easy-to-perform method of contraception.

A recent follow-up study performed on 4253 of No-Scalpel Vasectomies in India between 1989 and 1997, revealed lower complication rates.

Complications: The chance of failure after No-Scalpel Vasectomy at Cornell is about 1%.

About 80% of men will be azoospermic 6 weeks after vasectomy, regardless of ejaculatory frequency.

Keep in mind that a vasectomy done by either method in experienced hands is a simple and safe procedure that is better than 99% effective as a male birth control method.

No-Scalpel Vasectomy is a simple, gentle and elegant office procedure that many studies show has significant advantages over conventional vasectomies.

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As with any surgical procedure, the primary risks of vasectomy are infection and bleeding.

Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure to cut and close off the tubes that deliver sperm from the testes; it is usually performed as a means of contraception.

A vasectomy is less invasive than a tubal ligation and more easily reversed.

No-scalpel Vasectomy No-scalpel Vasectomy In the no-scalpel vasectomy, a surgical clamp is used to hold the vas deferens while a puncture incision is made with special forceps.

The procedure typically takes from 1530 minutes and usually causes few complications and no change in sexual function.

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Patients have demonstrated an interest in having a vasectomy performed with a laser.

One technique that has grown in popularity with doctors and patients is known as the No-Scalpel Vasectomy .

The following provides information on several popular techniques ‘ traditional vasectomy, no-needle and no-scalpel vasectomy, laser vasectomy and clip vasectomy.

Most surgeons suggest that vasectomy has to be repeated if sperm present after 2 consecutive semen analysis performed at 6 and 12 weeks postvasectomy.

Vasectomy is the major male contraceptive method in the USA, New Zealand, Australia, Great Britain, Canada, The Netherlands, China, India and Korea.

The likelihood of recanalization increases when sperm granuloma is present at the vasectomy site.

Studies reported the occurrence of nonmotile sperm 12 weeks after vasectomy in 33-42% of patients.

In a traditional vasectomy, the surgeon makes one or two incisions to gain access to the vas deferens; in the no-scalpel method, a small puncture in size is all that required.

The rate of pregnancy depends on such factors as the method used for the vasectomy and the length of time that has passed since the vasectomy was performed.

The higher rates of aneuploidy and diploidy in the sperms of men who have undergone vasectomy reversal may lead to a higher rate of birth defects.

As previously noted, with longer intervals between vasectomy and reversal, there is an increased rate of epididymal blockage as well as rupture and obstruction of the epididymal tubules.

We split our vasectomy reversal success rates into the “patency success rate” and “pregnancy success rate”.

It is definitely possible today to reverse it and fortunately the success rate is quite high.

Vasectomy Reversal success rate is directly proportional to the skill of the microsurgeon performing the procedure, and to a lesser extent on the facilities and competence of supporting staff.

Contrary to general myth, the duration of time since vasectomy does not significantly affect the success rate.

In order to allow a possibility of reproduction after vasectomy, some men opt for cryostorage of sperm before sterilization.”Relationship between time period after vasectomy and the reproductive capacity of sperm obtained by epididymal aspiration “.

“Vasectomy reversal for the post-vasectomy pain syndrome: a clinical and histological evaluation”.

Depending upon the study, between five and eleven percent of men regret the decision to have a vasectomy.

Within one year after a vasectomy, sixty to seventy percent of vasectomized men develop antisperm antibodies.

Treatment options for 31% of patients whose pain did not respond to vasectomy reversal were limited.

The rate of vasectomies compared to tubal ligations worldwide is extremely variable among countries, and the statistics are mostly based on questionnaire studies rather than actual counts of procedures performed.

Some of the best success rates reported in the literature for vasovasotomy are a patency rate of 99% with a pregnancy rate of 64%, not including couples where the woman was infertile.

If sperm flow is demonstrated after vasectomy reversals couples should not wait to attempt achieving a pregnancy.

As noted previously, the vasal fluid is checked before decision is made whether to proceed with a vasovasotomy versus vasoepididymostomy to reverse the vasectomy.

Dr Bastuba has successfully reversed patients up to 40 years following vasectomy with pregnancy occurring as early as a few months post reversal.

Like all extremely specialized and technical procedures, the best results for vasectomy reversal are typically obtained by surgeons with extensive training in microsurgery and who perform many vasectomy reversals each year.

Before the vasectomy reversal, the microsurgeon will examine the scrotum to evaluate the conditions of the vasectomy site.

The first is patency rate; that means the percentage of men who have the return of sperm in the ejaculate after reversal.

MMHC offers a Vasectomy Reversal Refund Program Vasectomy Reversal Refund Program which provides a monetary refund if there is not more than one million sperm in the ejaculate within the first year after the vasectomy reversal procedure.

At the Minnesota Men’s Health Center we pride ourselves on the confidential and thorough evaluation of your medical problem, including vasectomy reversals, by health care professionals specifically trained in the male reproductive health area.

The researchers described patterns of early recanalization by charting data from semen analyses beginning two weeks post-vasectomy from two of the most rigorous studies of vasectomy techniques to date.

The researchers estimated that early recanalization occurred in 13 percent of study participants overall”a surprisingly high percent for a method commonly considered to be at least 99 percent effective”and caused more than four-fifths of vasectomy failures overall.

Time elapsed from the date of the vasectomy - the best chances are when the reversal is done within three to six years following the vasectomy.

The technique is equally successful in cases where previous attempts at vasectomy reversal elsewhere have failed.

For many years people had wondered what happens to the sperm after vasectomy.

Vasectomy Reversal is a procedure which allows men who have previously undergone vasectomy to become fertile again.

In general, vasectomy reversal results in the return of sperm to the semen in 71 to 97% of patients.

Why is the pregnancy rate different than the patency rate?

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The team sought the expertise of Dr. Louis-based urologist who pioneered microsurgery for reverse vasectomies in humans and had been successful in vasectomizing and then subsequently reversing vasectomies in South American bush dogs at the St. You need to consider carefully whether sterility is what you really want, as reversing a vasectomy is not a straightforward operation.

Many women seeking to get pregnant often look for advice from gynecologists, who, Werthman contends, are usually more familiar with female infertility treatments and aren’t aware of the success rates for reversing a vasectomy. Of course, reversing a vasectomy isn’t always a quick procedure.

Reversing a vasectomy is considered so reliable that as early as the mid-1990s, some clinics advertised money-back guarantees on vasectomy reversals, and several private practice physicians and clinics still offer it today.

Today, men who have their vasectomies reversed have a 43 percent chance of getting their partners pregnant, according to a March 2002 study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility.

“There’s a pervasive opinion from family docs that vasectomies aren’t reversible,” Werthman says.

With recent advances in microsurgical vasectomy reversal techniques, even men who have undergone vasectomies can have a chance to produce another child. 5% to 10% of all men who undergo vasectomies will eventually choose to have a vasectomy reversal.

Vasectomies are commonly performed in order to pernmanently induce male infertility.

For more information about vasectomies, contact your doctor and visit vasectomy.com. It is estimated that up to 10% of men who underwent vasectomies and up to 25% of women who underwent tubal ligations end up seeking a reversal.

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