No-scalpel Vasectomy
Recently no scalpel vasectomy has come into vogue. It basically means no incision is made with a knife. In this procedure, the vas deferens is identified from a small puncture hole in the scrotum and the vas is identified and picked up with special instruments.
Through this small button hole, the vas deferens is divided (or cauterized) and placed back in the scrotum. The puncture wound in the scrotum does not require any sutures, except for a small dressing.
Some surgeons recommend the no-scalpel method because it is quicker and lessens discomfort after surgery. The procedure also decreases the risk for bleeding and infection. The procedure is fast catching on with many urologists.
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