Urology
Our Urology service provides assessment and treatment for Vasectomy, Infant Male Circumcision and Catheter Management. Our Consultants are highly skilled and have been working in the NHS collectively for over 20 years.
Vasectomy
A vasectomy is a permanent method of male contraception. It involves cutting both the tubes (vas deferens) that carry live sperm from your testicles.
The procedure is normally performed under local anaesthetic and only takes around 15-20 minutes. The consultant makes 2-3 small incisions via the scrotum or groin. He will cut the tubes and close the ends with stitches, clips or cauterise if deemed necessary.
The procedure may involve slight pain or bleeding; however, this is a safe and effective operation.
Your doctor will ask you to give two semen samples that are required post procedure to confirm success and further details about this will be discussed at your consultation.
Infant Male Circumcision
Our Circumcision Service is CQC accredited and approved by the Greater Manchester Quality Assurance programme.
The service is welcomed by the local community and is of special benefit to the local population as infant male babies are circumcised on cultural or religious grounds.
This service is for babies between 2 weeks to 18 months of age.
Both parents are asked to sign an informed consent for their son’s procedure, and both must be in attendance on the day.
A plastibell procedure is carried out by our consultants Mr. Khalil or Mr. Marghoob under local anaesthetic. The procedure takes place in a dedicated minor surgery room. Parents may be allowed only on special permission.
Parents are given written advice and information. They receive a follow-up telephone call a few days later. No further follow up is arranged but all parents are encouraged to ring back if there is any concern at all until the ring falls off.
For more information about our consultants, please click on the link below.
For further information about our services please call us on 01204 928850 or email us at [email protected].
Vasectomy- Frequently Asked Questions
You will have to take some time off from work. 24 hours should be adequate, but we advise longer if you have a physically strained job. Do not drive yourself for 24 hours. We advise you buy tight fitting cotton underwear in advance as it is better to support the scrotum and will make you more comfortable and speed up the healing process. Wear underwear 1-2 sizes smaller, with enough pairs for your recovery. It is a good idea to bathe beforehand but do not shave or trim hair (shave or trim hair 48 hours before).
Recovery time is usually short (1-2 days) and you will be back to your usual activities fairly quickly. You can return to work the next day if your job is not strenuous.
No- we will test your semen after 16 weeks of your procedure, once we have written to you about the procedure’s success, you will have to use another method of contraception.
A vasectomy will not affect your hormones, orgasm, or ejaculation so there is no reason your sex life will be affected.
After a vasectomy, you will still be able to ejaculate. A vasectomy does not affect the appearance of your semen.
We advise to keep ice packs ready for pain relief. You can also take paracetomol and ibruprofen. Do not take aspirin.
No drinking for 24 hours before. This advice is given for drugs. It could affect your treatment and your ability to consent.
Due to the incision, you must keep it dry for 48 hours so no showers/baths straight away. Once the 48 hours have passed you can have shot showers/baths till the wound has completely healed. Do not use oils/powders that can irritate the skin. We advise you to not partake in any contact sports till your completely healed and recline as much as possible for comfort.
5-7 days later but ideally up until you feel comfortable. Make sure to use contraception until we confirm in writing that your vasectomy has been successful.
It is better to avoid exercising for 2 weeks at least.
We will test your semen 16 weeks after your procedure and let you know the results in writing 1-2 weeks later and then you will need to provide a confirmatory sample 2 weeks later.
You can reverse a vasectomy, but it is not guaranteed to work. It is better to view it as a permanent method of contraception.
There are very few risks and complications to this procedure, but it is very important to keep the wound dry for 48 hours at least to avoid infection and not to take aspirin as bleeding can persist.
