Cost-effectiveness of vasectomy reversal. Urol Clin North Am 2009 Aug;36(3):391-6
Date
08/01/2009Pubmed ID
19643241DOI
10.1016/j.ucl.2009.05.003Scopus ID
2-s2.0-67651120101 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 23 CitationsAbstract
In this era of cost-consciousness and containment, it is imperative to examine not only treatment outcomes but also cost of these treatments. With improvements of in vitro fertilization outcome and continued development of less-invasive sperm retrieval methods, physicians and couples must examine all options available after surgical sterilization. Vasectomy reversal remains the gold standard of treatment; however, certain situations may be present in which sperm acquisition/in vitro fertilization may be a better option. A physician's responsibility is to present all options with the pros and cons of each, including cost, to help arrive at an informed decision.
Author List
Robb P, Sandlow JIAuthor
Jay I. Sandlow MD Chair, Professor in the Urologic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AzoospermiaCost-Benefit Analysis
Health Care Costs
Humans
Male
Microsurgery
Semen Preservation
Sperm Retrieval
United States
Vasovasostomy
