Comparison of Different Autogenous Graft Materials for Reconstruction of Large Segment Vas Deferens Defect: Experimental Study in Rat

NASIR S., Soyupek S., Altuntas S., KONAŞ E., ROACH E. C., ÖZORAK A., ...More

UROLOGY JOURNAL, vol.11, no.2, pp.1457-1464, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Journal Name: UROLOGY JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1457-1464
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Vasectomy is one of the most common urological operations performed, and provides permanent contraception. Many vasectomized men ultimately seek vasectomy reversal because of unforeseen changes in lifestyle. Vasovasostomy has varying rates of success. In this study, we utilize vas deferens (VD), artery, and vein grafts to reconstruct 30% and 50% defects of the total vas deferens length.