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The Operation
No special preparation is needed.
We will give you some antibiotics when you arrive and some anti-inflammatories and panadeine for afterwards (if needed)
Most people register surprise at the ease of the 'no
scalpel' operation. After shaving a little area on each side of
the scrotum and using a small amount of local anaesthetic, a small loop
of vas is brought to the surface, a small section is removed, both ends
are sealed with fine nylon ties and cautery, both ends are buckled back
on themselves, checking for any oozing they are replaced and the skin
is sealed with glue, NOT stitches.
The complete time involved is about 1 hour although only
about 20 minutes is needed for the real work.
You'll be fine to drive yourself home afterwards.
Occasionally people ask for tranquilizers and that is
perfectly OK. Bring a driver and get it done at Onehunga if we
are going to use tranquilizers. Ring Dr Calveley about this first if
you think this is a requirement.
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