Although vasectomy is highly effective sterilization procedure, medicolegal issues can arise due to insufficient patient information. Therefore, The European Association of Urology has provided vasectomy recommendations and guidance to physicians regarding necessary information that should be provided to the patient before the operation to prevent medicolegal issues. Vasectomy is the most reliable method for male contraception. It is the physician’s responsibility to provide necessary information about the procedure such as advantages and risks, need for postoperative semen analysis, chance of early failure and of late recanalization etc.
Providing this information is necessary to avoid medicolegal issues in future. Summary Of Recommendations Patient Information Recommendations Informed consent should be obtained before the operation. Provide written information and allow the patient to…
