Tuesday, 5 April 2011

Vasectomy

Evidence Based Reports

Scalpel versus no-scalpel incision for vasectomy (2009)[Cochrane]

Vasectomy occlusion techniques for male sterilization (2009)[Cochrane]


Clinical Guidelines

Vasectomy (2010)[Map of Medicine]


Recent articles in core journals

Mini-Incision Vasectomy Reversal Using No-scalpel Vasectomy Principles: Efficacy and Postoperative Pain Compared With Traditional Approaches to Vasectomy Reversal (2011)[Urology]

Vasectomy reversal (2008)[Fertility and Sterility]

Vasectomy and the Risk of Prostate Cancer (2008)[Journal of Urology]


eTextbooks

Sterilisation (Female Sterilisation and Vasectomy)(2009)[Mentor]

Mini Topic Review: Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal (2010)[NHS Evidence]


Clinical Queries

Are there any guidelines on the need for pre-operative screening for MRSA in men undergoing vasectomy in a community setting? (2009)[FSRH]

Is there any increase risk of testicular or prostate cancer following vasectomy? (2009) [TRIPAnswers]

What are the causes and treatment of post-vasectomy pain? What are the other common complications after vasectomy (apart from bleeding)? (2008)[TRIPAnswers]



Patient Information

Vasectomy (2010)[NHS Choices]

Vasectomy (2010)[BUPA Health Information]

Vasectomy reversal (2010)[BUPA Health Information]



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