No-Scalpel Vasectomy

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Welcome to the No-Scalpel Vasectomy unit.

This unit is one in the series in the Clinical Procedures modules developed by the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan.

This unit is intended to be used by Family Medicine residents, and provides information for the resident to learn how to:

  • Perform pre-vasectomy counseling and examination

  • Assist with and perform no-scalpel vasectomy

  • Perform appropriate follow-up care, including semen analysis and managing complications

  • Obtain forms and documentation templates relevant to all aspects of no-scalpel vasectomy

The unit should be used prior to the FPO2 and FPO3 rotations, as residents will assist and perform no-scalpel vasectomy during those rotations. It may also be used at other times as needed, such as when a resident is scheduled to perform pre-vasectomy counseling and examination for a patient in the clinic.

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Note: This module was originally developed by U-M Department of Family Medicine faculty member James M. Cooke, M.D., and resident Andrew M. LaFleur, M.D., in 2007. It is maintained by Dr. Cooke. Last updated: January 2014.

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