Vasectomies
At Pioneer Health, we are pleased to be able to offer patients the open ended no-scalpel vasectomy service performed by Dr. Jolmer Smit.
Vasectomy refers to a sterilisation procedure for males. The procedure involves cutting and tying both vas deferentia. We can offer a vasectomy performed under local anaesthetic in rooms, or general anaesthetic at hospital.
The local anaesthetic (LA) procedure
- current wait time is a few weeks
- gold standard: open ended no-scalpel vasectomy
- in a treatment room at Pioneer Health
- using local anaesthetic.
The general anaesthetic (GA) procedure
- current wait time is 9-12 months
- a scalpel-free vasectomy
- at Albany Health Campus
- using general anaesthetic.
Before you book an appointment, please read the pre-operative information sheet. This will answer many of your questions before you come to see Dr Smit.
A detailed post vasectomy care patient instruction sheet is also available online.
If you have any questions, or to book an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact the practice on 9842 2822. Remember to mention that your appointment is regarding a vasectomy, to ensure we book you in appropriately.