What correlation exists between practitioner volume and the incidence of hematoma formation after vasectomy?

Physicians performing over 50 procedures annually reported a significantly lower incidence of hematoma (1.6%).

The experience level and procedural volume of the operating practitioner significantly influence the risk of complications such as hematoma formation, which involves bleeding into the scrotal sac. Data indicates a clear inverse relationship: experienced surgeons who perform a high volume of vasectomies demonstrate superior complication rates. Specifically, physicians documented as performing more than 50 vasectomies annually reported a notably lower incidence rate of hematoma formation, at approximately 1.6%. This contrasts sharply with less experienced physicians performing fewer than 10 procedures annually, who reported a higher rate of 4.6% for the same complication. This strongly suggests that seeking a high-volume surgeon can correlate with a reduction in immediate procedural risks.