{"id":3382,"date":"2025-11-20T12:58:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T11:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dominique-urologie.fr\/expertise\/vasectomy-under-local-anaesthetic"},"modified":"2026-03-04T07:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T06:10:10","slug":"vasectomy-under-local-anaesthetic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dominique-urologie.fr\/en\/expertise\/vasectomy-under-local-anaesthetic","title":{"rendered":"Vasectomy under local anaesthetic"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Vasectomy: a quick, painless and definitive procedure<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is a vasectomy?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVasectomy is a surgical male sterilization procedure for men and couples wishing to obtain permanent contraception. It involves cutting or ligating the vas deferens, preventing the transport of sperm. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why choose a vasectomy under local anaesthetic?<\/span><\/p>

Why choose a vasectomy under local anaesthetic?<\/p>

\u2714 S peed of intervention<\/strong>: short procedure (often less than 30 minutes).<\/p>

\u2714 Painless during the procedure<\/strong>: local anesthesia means no pain during the procedure<\/p>

\u2714 Definitive<\/strong>: permanent, highly reliable method of contraception<\/p>

\u2714 Rapid recovery<\/strong>: return home the same day, resume light activities quickly<\/p>

\u2714 Fewer side effects<\/strong> than with hormonal methods or the risks associated with general anesthesia

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How it works<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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How is a vasectomy performed under local anaesthetic?<\/p>

1\ufe0f\u20e3 <\/strong>Pre-operative consultation to assess and explain the procedure, check health status (history, contraindications, consent).<\/p>

2\ufe0f\u20e3 <\/strong>On the day of surgery, comfortable installation in a clinic or surgical practice. Cleaning, local antisepsis. <\/p>

3\ufe0f\u20e3 <\/strong>Injection of local anesthetic into the scrotum to numb the area.<\/p>

4\ufe0f\u20e3 <\/strong>Incision or small opening in the scrotum to access the vas deferens.<\/p>

5\ufe0f\u20e3 <\/strong>Section, ligation or cauterization of the vas deferens. Sometimes bilateral exposure is performed, depending on the technique. <\/p>

6\ufe0f\u20e3 <\/strong>Incision closure, immediate post-operative monitoring.<\/p>

\ud83d\udccc Procedure time:<\/strong> approx. 20-30 minutes<\/p>

\ud83d\udccc Hospitalization:<\/strong> outpatient (you go home the same day)<\/p>

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Indications<\/strong><\/p>

When should a vasectomy be considered?<\/p>

\u2714 You’re sure you don’t want any more children or that your family is complete.<\/p>

\u2714 You’re looking for a permanent contraceptive method.<\/p>

\u2714 You accept the irreversible nature of the vasectomy (very limited, uncertain reversibility).<\/p>

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Contraindications and precautions<\/strong><\/p>