Some basic characteristics in the technique of non-scalpel vasectomy
- Author:
Do Ngoc Tan
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Vasectomy
- MeSH:
Vasectomy;
Family Planning Services;
Child
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2004;483(7):39-41
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Vasectomy is the most effective family planning method. This is a safe, simple and cheap method for couple who have achieved their desired number of children. In Viet Nam, non-scalpel vasectomy is the major method which has been studied and introduced into the country's population and family planning program since 1991 by the Ministry of Health and now there have been dozen of thousands men who accept the method. During the period applying this method in Viet Nam, the failure rate of the method in Viet Nam is very high, ranging from 0.7% to 6.7%, which is mainly due to technical issues. The non-scalpel vasectomy has a number of advantage such as no anesthesia, no bleeding, and no pain. This technique avoids local hematoma that would reduces edema and infection. In order to achieve a high effectiveness of the method, surgeons are required to have good skills and receive basic training to minimize the failure.
