A review of 357 bilateral vasectomies for male sterilization
Tailly, G.; Vereecken, R.L.; Verduyn, H.
Fertility and Sterility 41(3): 424-427
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-0282 PMID: 6698236 DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)47722-8Document Number: 401677
A series of 357 bilateral vasectomies for male sterilization performed over a period of 18 months was reviewed to assess the safety of the surgical procedure, the onset of sterility, and the acceptability of the procedure. Before the procedure a preoperative interview of the applicant and his wife was done. 315 of the patients were suitable for follow-up. One group of men produced negative semen samples within 180 days and the second delivered the sample only after 180 days. The operation proved to be very safe with minor complications in less than 1% and epididymitis in 1.5%., hematoma in 0.2%, and scrotal abscesses in 0.4%. Psychosexually, all patients were satisfied with the procedure and would recommend it to friends. 281 patients, or 89.2% became sterile within a reasonable period of about 82 days and most resumed sexual intercourse 2-14 days after the intervention with a frequency of 2-3 times per week. No patients presented any symptoms of spermatic granuloma.