Effect of bilateral vasectomy on liver function in langur monkeys (Presbytis entellus entellus Dufresne)

Changes in serum biochemical measures associated with liver dysfunction and biochemical and histological structure of the liver after vasectomy have been studied in langur monkeys. No appreciable changes were observed in the serum SGOT, SGPT, LDH and alkaline phosphatase levels after vasectomy as compared with sham operated controls. Likewise glycogen and cholesterol contents of the liver were found to be unchanged after vasectomy. Histologic structure of liver remained normal. The present investigation has suggested that vasectomy does not cause any adverse effect on liver function in langur monkeys.