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Vasectomy is the safest and most cost-effective means of long-term permanent contraception, and is easily and safely performed in the office setting, under local anesthesia. Although some patient factors, such as body habitus, prior failed vasectomy, or extreme anxiety, may warrant consideration of vasectomy under sedation, these instances are infrequent and cannot account for the finding that approximately 18% of all vasectomies were performed in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC setting) during the study period.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research