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Chronic testicular pain is one of the most common complaints seen in the urologist’s office, and it continues to be a challenging entity to identify and treat. Conservative therapy is first-line treatment; however, when conservative treatment fails, surgical intervention may be indicated. Microsurgical spermatic cord …
Dr. Kavoussi’s research on the learning curve for robot assisted microsurgical vasectomy reversal was published in the Journal of Robotic Surgery. Dr. Kavoussi states, “The first thing that must be demonstrated when a new technology is applied to a surgical procedure is safety and effectiveness. …
Vasectomy reversal is the first step towards pregnancy, however there are factors to consider after the vasectomy reversal has successfully been completed. Data is showing that men in the US are becoming less fertile as a population over time. It is important to evaluate why, …
Dr. Kavoussi is world renowned as one of the premier microsurgeons performing robot assisted microsurgical vasectomy reversal. Dr. Kavoussi was selected to comment on the advantages of robot assisted microsurgical vasectomy reversal over the traditional microsurgical vasectomy reversal technique. Dr. Kavoussi states, “why not take …
The Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award is awarded to an individual who exemplifies the highest qualities of a teacher in the field of reproductive medicine annually at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual scientific conference. Dr. Suheil Muasher, professor of reproductive endocrinology and infertility …
Research out of Austin Center for Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal was presented at the 2018 American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual conference. This study assessed the trends in vasectomy patients in urban versus rural populations and found that men in an urban setting opt for …
There have been many different methods that have been used to occlude the vas deferens during vasectomy to try to make it as effective as a permanent sterilization as possible. Although there is no form of contraception that is exactly 100% for everyone forever, vasectomy …
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi presents his research validating a targeted microsurgical technique for spermatic cord denervation. Testicular pain is a common complaint that affects many men in the United States. When anatomic or pathologic processes cannot be identified, such as infection, masses, or other anatomic sources …
There were over 16,000 urologists attending from all over the world at the 2018 American Urological Association national meeting in San Francisco. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi presented his research on the factors that impact a couple’s decision making when the male partner has had a vasectomy …
As a regarded expert in the field of testicular pain, Dr. Kavoussi was selected to write a chapter in the Hinman’s Atlas of Urologic Surgery textbook. This text is a widely used book outlining procedures in urologic surgery utilized by urologists and resident and fellows …
