Fascial interposition technique for vasectomy: is it justified?
OBJECTIVE
To assess the feasibility of the fascial interposition (FI) technique to improve the results of non-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) through a cost-effective modification.


METHODS
The outcome of the FI technique for NSV in 954 consecutive candidates treated by two surgeons was evaluated retrospectively. 726 (76%) of the clients had undergone NSV with FI (FI group) and for the other 228 (24%) NSV by simple ligation and excision (LE) without FI (NFI group) was performed. Demographic data, operative time and complications as well as vasectomy failures were analyzed between the two groups.


RESULTS
The two groups were age-matched and there were no significant differences between the two procedures regarding operative complications and operative time. 13 cases of vasectomy failures (5.7%) were detected after 3 months of follow-up, all in the NFI group. No vasectomy failure was recognized in the FI group.


CONCLUSIONS
Combined use of FI with simple LE could be considered a simple effective method for NSV with a high success rate that allows the NSV to remain as a reliable option for contraception.
Department of Urology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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D000328:Adult; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055101:Semen Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014659:Vasectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*