Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a permanent method of male sterilisation. A vasectomy stops the release of sperm when a man ejaculates. During a vasectomy, the vas deferens (the small tube that carries sperm from testicle to penis) from each testicle is operated on. The result is that semen fluid will be ejaculated without any sperm mixed in.

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No scalpel vasectomy

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During a no scalpel vasectomy, there will usually be no bleeding and no stitches. The operation is faster, less painful  and less likely to cause complications, such as infection, than a conventional vasectomy. It is carried out under local anaesthetic with great success.  No sharp instruments are used at any point to cut the skin or tubes from the testicles.  Instead, a special instrument is used to create a tiny single split in the skin through which both tubes are accessed and disconnected.

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Conventional vasectomy

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During a conventional vasectomy, the surgeon will use a scalpel to cut the scrotum, often requiring a wound on both sides. Both areas will then be opened up to clamp the vas deferens.  This tube from the testicles is then cut and both ends are stitched to close the tube.  Stitches are also required to close the wound on the scrotum . This technique usually takes much longer to perform and frequently results in bleeding and bruising to the area. Complications such as chronic pain and infection are more common with this technique.