Current practice in the management of vasectomy reversal and unobstructive azoospermia in Merseyside & North Wales: a questionnaire-based survey.
BJU Int
; 91(9): 839-44, 2003 Jun.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12780844
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the current incidence of vasectomy reversal procedures, the techniques used and which practitioners use them. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
Using a questionnaire, 130 general surgeons and urologists practising in Merseyside and North Wales were surveyed.RESULTS:
The response rate was 74%, with 24 urological surgeons and 14 general surgeons undertaking vasectomy reversal. Annually, urological surgeons carried out significantly more procedures than did general surgeons, at 8.5 and 5.3 (P = 0.029), respectively. They were also more likely to use double-layer closure and microsurgical techniques, whilst significantly less likely to use stents. Urologists reported significantly greater patency rates, at 76% and 52% (P = 0.017), respectively, with no significant differences in subsequent pregnancy rates (30% vs 25%). Only one practitioner checked tubal patency in the female partner before vasectomy reversal.CONCLUSIONS:
The use of vasectomy reversal is a cost-effective treatment for men wanting paternity after vasectomy. The technique used by the clinician and proper audit of the results require close attention; it would also appear to be obvious that all the partners of men seeking a vasectomy reversal should have their fertility status established before reversal, something that is clearly not done at present.
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Temas:
ECOS
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Aspectos_gerais
Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vasovasostomia
Limite:
Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BJU Int
Assunto da revista:
UROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido