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Does gamma knife radiation surgery effect ability for a man to have children later?

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Not usually: With any type of radiation, the risk of side effects depends on the dose and body part being irradiated. Gamma knife is a technique that delivers a high dose to a small area of the body. If the testicles and pituitary gland are not exposed to a significant dose of radiation, fertility should not be effected.

Answered 7/6/2012

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