Male sterilization.

Male and female sterilization

Male and female sterilization is used in many countries worldwide as a permanent method of contraception. Failure rates for female sterilization are affected by age at sterilization and by the method of tubal occlusion. Laparoscopic sterilization has low complication rates but is not available in parts of the developing world due to the lack of facilities, equipment and expertise. Less invasive...

Vasectomy occlusion techniques for male sterilization.

BACKGROUND Vasectomy is an increasingly popular and effective family planning method. A variety of vasectomy techniques are used worldwide, including vas occlusion techniques (excision and ligation, thermal or electrocautery, and mechanical and chemical occlusion methods), as well as vasectomy with vas irrigation or with fascial interposition. Vasectomy guidelines largely rely on information fr...

Sterilization.

Laparoscopic sterilization.

Laparoscopic tubal ligation is an effective means of permanent sterilization. The recently released CREST study underscores the need for proper patient selection and counseling.

Vasectomy techniques for male sterilization: systematic Cochrane review of randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials.

BACKGROUND The review aimed to compare the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of vasectomy techniques for male sterilization. METHODS We searched five computerized databases and reference lists of relevant articles and book chapters for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) comparing vasectomy techniques. Two reviewers independently extracted data from...