Vasectomy (Sterilisation in men)

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Vasectomy (Sterilisation in men)

Division of the vas deferens through the scrotum

Speciality Urology
Urgency elective
Duration 20 to 45 min
Blood Loss minimal
Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic
Anaesthesia II Regional: Spinal, Local Anaesthetic, +/- Sedation
Pain mild-moderate (++)
Post-op Pain Local up to 4-8 hours, Spinal up to 5-10 hours
Post-op Pain II Tablets, Suppositories, Injection (im, iv)
Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
Full Recovery 2 to 4 weeks

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