Vasectomy
At Oakdin, we have been performing vasectomies since 1984. Many of our patients come by recommendation, nationally as well as internationally.
Vasectomy
A vasectomy is a procedure which involves the cutting of the vas deferens which carries sperm from the testicles to the penis, which results in the patient becoming sterile. Though it is possible for a vasectomy to be reversed, it should be viewed as being an irreversible procedure as a successful vasectomy reversal cannot be guaranteed.
The Sutureless Vasectomy
At Oakdin, all the vasectomies that we carry out are "sutureless" meaning that no stitches are used.
The surgeon removes 2cm of each vas deferens through one tiny incision, sealing the ends and controlling the bleeding point by an electro-thermal method. The advantage of this method is that as the body is not dissolving stitches, there is no internal reaction and congestion and swelling of the testes and overall discomfort is very minimal.
Vasectomy with Sutures
In this method the body has to digest the internal sutures which act as a foreign body. As a result of which, there is more congestion and swelling of the testes and discomfort is likely to be more pronounced lasting for about 1-2 weeks. There is also a risk of stitch infection and discharge from the wound.
Patient anxiety
Our experience shows that some patients are terrified with the fear of the unknown. Some of these patients get courage from their friend’s recommendations and some are never able to overcome their apprehensions. Our staff including clerical, nursing and surgeons are fully aware of this fact and their caring and gentle approach helps nearly every patient get through this operation. If you are one of them, then we strongly advise that you book in for a consultation because we are convinced that we can alleviate your anxieties.
Post - Vasectomy
Once the operation has been performed you will not be required to stay overnight and will be able to go straight home. It is however important that someone accompanies you and will be able to transport you from the clinic.
You will not become sterile immediately after the operation, as you will still be producing sperm from the reservoir above the "cut". As soon as you feel comfortable, you should start ejaculating frequently in order to empty the reservoir which can take up to 16 weeks and sometimes longer. You will therefore need to take two sperm tests on the 16th and 18th week after the operation to conclusively determine that no more sperm is being produced.