A very commonly asked question after vasectomy is will semen volume drop, or will the vasectomy impact ejaculatory function? Men do not notice a drop in semen volume when they ejaculate after vasectomy either because only 2 percent of the volume comes from the sperm …
As a worldwide leader in the use of the robotic platform rather than operative microscope for male fertility microsurgery, Dr. Parivz Kavoussi was selected as a scientific abstract reviewer to assess the quality of abstracts being submitted for the minimally invasive surgery week of the …
The primary organization dedicated to the advancement of the science and practice of reproductive medicine in the United States is the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, also known as ASRM. Annually, ASRM holds an annual scientific congress and expo to present the latest research and …
This is a commonly thought of question among men considering vasectomy. When a vasectomy is performed, the millions of sperm cells made every day in the testicles continue to be produced. Where do they go? What happens to them? Even in men who have not …
Historically many men and many scientific investigators had concerns about the impact of vasectomy on a man’s overall health, sexual health, and hormonal status. These were classically reasons that made men very weary of undergoing vasectomy. The good news is that based on the best …
Every year, Texas Monthly Magazine names a select group of physicians as its Superdoctors. This designation is given to a small group of physicians who are considered to be outstanding in their respective fields by their peers. These candidates are selected by the following criteria: …
As one the few premier experts in robot assisted microsurgical vasectomy reversal worldwide, Dr. Kavoussi was invited to lecture on the topic at the Collaborative Conference on Robotics in Phuket, Thailand. Dr. Kavoussi states, “It is amazing to see the level of international interest in …
Vasectomy should always be approached as a permanent sterilization and the effectiveness of the vasectomy for contraception is the primary goal. However, out of the half a million men in the United States who undergo vasectomy every year, 6% change their mind sometime in their …
Testicular pain is one of the most common complaints seen in the urologists office, however, it has been understudied and undertreated. Over the last several years diagnostic and treatment strategies have advanced allowing for better care for men with chronic testicular pain. Dr. Kavoussi is …
The question may really be, why not choose a no-scalpel vasectomy? Although different physicians performing vasectomies may do so with multiple different techniques, there are generally two main techniques: the no-scalpel technique and the incisional technique. The incisional vasectomy technique is the traditional, older method …
