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Welcome to Fifth Avenue Urology, the practice of Dr. Yaniv M. Larish. We are located in Manhattan, in New York City’s beautiful Upper East Side. We offer the most advanced state of the art diagnosis and treatment for all problems of the male and female urological and reproductive systems.

Dr. Larish served as the former chief resident of Urology at Lenox Hill Hospital. Drs. Larish is focused on providing exceptional, detail oriented, unrushed, and compassionate urological care to men and women of all ages. At Fifth Avenue Urology, we view the ability to practice medicine as a privilege, not a right. They treat their patients with respect, professionalism and compassion.

Yaniv M. Larish, M.D.

Dr. Larish is a urologist and surgeon treating women and men with a variety of urological conditions. His expertise is in treating complex kidney stones, enlarged prostates (BPH), incontinence, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and urological oncology (prostate, bladder, kidney, and adrenal cancers). He is an expert in general urology and is often consulted for second opinions.

Dr. Larish’s dedication to patients and their families drives his belief in prompt evaluation and care. He treats all his patients like family. As such, same day appointments are available for urgent issues and house calls can be made in select cases.

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No Scalpel Vasectomy

Getting a Vasectomy without the Scalpel

You may have heard of no-scalpel vasectomy and wondered if it was right for you? Your partner and you have decided that it is the right time to consider permanent birth control. You’ve decided to have a vasectomy and you’re doing your research. Most patients wish is to choose a method which is the least invasive form of birth control, with the shortest recovery period.

What is a No-Scalpel Vasectomy?

No scalpel vasectomy nyc p01 The no-scalpel vasectomy is a safe procedure used to do a vasectomy through one
single puncture, instead of an incision. The whole procedure takes about 7 to 15 minutes to perform. Some patients will be given a mild sedative to relax. A local nerve block is given with a small needle to a tiny area to numb the region, and ranges from a barely feeling it to a small pinch. The no-scalpel vasectomy severs the vas deferens using the same method as a conventional vasectomy to prevent sperm from mixing with the semen during ejaculation. The no-scalpel vasectomy requires no
stitches or sutures.. You may be a little sore after the procedure, but recovery time is 40 to 50% quicker than it is with a conventional vasectomy.

After the Vasectomy

After the procedure you will be required to rest with no heavy lifting for 48 hours. Usually you can return to work within 1 day. Usually, sex can be resumed one week after the vasectomy. It is important to remember to use another form of birth control to prevent pregnancy, until your sperm count is zero about 10 to 13 ejaculations and after confirmation of 0 sperm on semen analysis.

Vasectomy as a Permanent Birth Control

Vasectomy is a permanent birth control method. Before you decide on one, be sure your partner and you do not want to have another child. Most important is that you (not your wife) do not want to father another child in the event of divorce or some family crisis. Reversal success is not guaranteed.

When you see Dr. Melman, ask questions, and discuss your concerns before you decide. Dr. Melman will discuss the costs, risks, procedure and after care thoroughly to put you and your partner at ease. We always want to help you make this important decision without any regrets.

If you are ready for a no-scalpel vasectomy, performed by the best urologist in NYC, Contact our office for an appointment.

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