Vasectomy with transurethral resection of prostate.

Abstract

A retrospective study was made of 200 patients undergoing transurethral prostatectomy. Half of these patients received bilateral vasectomies. The vasectomized patients had a 5-percent incidence of epididymitis as compared with a 2-percent incidence in the nonvasectomized patients. Vasectomy failed to provide adequate protection against postoperative epididymitis and cannot be recommended as a routine procedure with a transurethral prostatectomy.

• Authors: N W Whitlock, J W McAninch, R E Stutzman
• Journal: Urology (Urology) Vol. 13 Issue 2 Pg. 135-8 (Feb 1979) ISSN: 0090-4295 [Print] United States
• PMID: 433020 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Epididymitis (prevention & control)
• Humans
• Male
• Postoperative Complications (prevention & control)
• Prostatectomy (methods)
• Retrospective Studies
• Urethra (surgery)
• Urinary Tract Infections (complications)
• Vasectomy (methods)