title: Vasectomy as an outpatient procedure.
abstract: The technique of vasectomy performed at Groote Schuur Hospital on 250 men under local anesthesia is detailed. The importance and extent of adequate counselling are outlined. The procedure is acceptable, effective and safe, and complications have been minor and transient.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014659:Vasectomy / Q000379:methods*