Urol. praxi. 2022;23(3):138-141 | DOI: 10.36290/uro.2022.038

Complications of vasectomy

MUDr. Marek Broul, Ph.D., MBA, FECSM1, 2, MUDr. Petra Hokůvová1, MUDr. Barbora Šimáčková1, MUDr. Jan Schraml, Ph.D.1
1 Klinika urologie a robotické chirurgie Fakulty zdravotnických studií Univerzity J. E. Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem a Krajské zdravotní, a. s. - Masarykovy nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem, o. z., Ústí nad Labem
2 Sexuologické oddělení Masarykovy nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem, o. z., Krajská zdravotní, a. s., Ústí nad Labem

Vasectomy is a common method of sterilisation of men. However, it is less popular worldwide than tubal ligation. It is also a frequent cause of litigation relating to its complications. This article reviews the early and late risks associated with the procedure.

Keywords: vasectomy, complications, bleeding, infection, chronic orchialgy.

Accepted: October 10, 2022; Published: October 12, 2022  Show citation

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Broul M, Hokůvová P, Šimáčková B, Schraml J. Complications of vasectomy. Urol. praxi. 2022;23(3):138-141. doi: 10.36290/uro.2022.038.
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