As one the few premier experts in robot assisted microsurgical vasectomy reversal worldwide, Dr. Kavoussi was invited to lecture on the topic at the Collaborative Conference on Robotics in Phuket, Thailand. Dr. Kavoussi states, “It is amazing to see the level of international interest in …
Vasectomy versus Other Forms of Birth Control With the advancements in birth control today, it is easier now more than ever to plan your family. But since there are so many forms of contraception, it may feel overwhelming to determine which method to use. It …
The Benefits of Getting a Vasectomy A vasectomy is a surgical form of permanent birth control for men. The vas deferens from each testicle are divided and sealed to prevent sperm from reaching the semen. Vasectomies are considered greater than 99% effective as a form …
Vasectomy should always be approached as a permanent sterilization and the effectiveness of the vasectomy for contraception is the primary goal. However, out of the half a million men in the United States who undergo vasectomy every year, 6% change their mind sometime in their …
Testicular pain is one of the most common complaints seen in the urologists office, however, it has been understudied and undertreated. Over the last several years diagnostic and treatment strategies have advanced allowing for better care for men with chronic testicular pain. Dr. Kavoussi is …
The question may really be, why not choose a no-scalpel vasectomy? Although different physicians performing vasectomies may do so with multiple different techniques, there are generally two main techniques: the no-scalpel technique and the incisional technique. The incisional vasectomy technique is the traditional, older method …
Although the majority of Dr. Kavoussi’s career is dedicated to clinical practice and taking care of patients, he enjoys his position as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. He recently gave …
Published in: ScienceCodex.com Vasectomy reversals should be carried out by urology specialists with access to appropriate micro-surgical training and assisted reproductive technologies and not general urology surgeons, according to research published in the October issue of BJUI. The findings are based on a series of …
Published in: Austin Fit Magazine The vas deferens: one of the vast differences between men and women. It is basically a small, hollow tube with the consistency of a wet noodle that allows the transit of sperm cells from the testicle on their way to …
