<Tr> <Th> Benefits </Th> <Td> No need for general anesthesia . Lower cost and less invasive than tubal ligation for women . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Risks </Th> <Td> Temporary local inflammation of the testes, long - term genital pain . </Td> </Tr> <P> Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception . During the procedure, the male vas deferens are cut and tied or sealed so as to prevent sperm from entering into the urethra and thereby prevent fertilization . Vasectomies are usually performed in a physician's office, medical clinic, or, when performed on an animal, in a veterinary clinic--hospitalization is not normally required as the procedure is not complicated, the incisions small, and the necessary equipment routine . </P> <P> There are several methods by which a surgeon might complete a vasectomy procedure, all of which occlude (i.e., "seal") at least one side of each vas deferens . To help reduce anxiety and increase patient comfort, men who have an aversion to needles may consider a "no - needle" application of anesthesia while the "no - scalpel" or "open - ended" techniques help to accelerate recovery times and increase the chance of healthy recovery . </P>

What is the male version of a hysterectomy