No Scalpel Vasectomy
What is
Different about a No-Scalpel Vasectomy?
No-Scalpel Vasectomy is different from a conventional
vasectomy in the way in which the doctor gets to the tubes.
In a conventional vasectomy, after the scrotum has been
numbed with a local anaesthetic, the doctor makes sometimes
one, but mostly two cuts in the skin and lifts out each
tube in turn, cutting and blocking them so the sperm cannot
reach the semen. Then the doctor stitches the cuts closed.
In a No-Scalpel Vasectomy the doctor feels for the tubes
under the skin and holds them in place with a small clamp.
Instead of making two incisions the doctor creates only
one opening with a special instruments and hyfrecator.
The special instrument is used to gently stretch the opening
so that the tubes can be reached. The tubes are then blocked
using a hyfrecator or a cautery method. This method is
considered to be superior to conventional vasectomy in
which the tubes are cut and tied with sutures after removing
a small segment of the tube. There is very little bleeding
with the No-scalpel / Hyfrecator technique. No stitches
are needed to close the tiny opening, which heals quickly,
with little or no scarring.
The No-Scalpel Vasectomy was invented by a Chinese surgeon
and is used throughout China. It is now being used in
many countries all over the world including USA and UK.
Does No-Scalpel
Vasectomy Work?
Yes. It is an extremely effective method of permanent
contraception .
Is No-Scalpel
Vasectomy Painful?
When local anaesthetic is injected into the skin of the
scrotum, there is some discomfort. Once the local anaesthetic
has taken full effect, there is minimal discomfort and
most men report the local anaesthetic to be even less
painful than for a dental procedure.
Will it
hurt afterwards?
After the procedure you may feel sore for few days and
you are advised to take mild painkiller such as Paracetamol
Tablets. You will receive a complete set of instructions
about what to do after surgery.
Is No-Scalpel
Vasectomy Safe?
Vasectomy in general is safe and simple. Vasectomy is
an operation and all surgery has some risks, such as bleeding,
bruising, and infection.
Do I need
to be referred?
A referral from your GP is not required. You can book
an appointment with us directly.
How long will the No-Scalpel Vasectomy Procedure take?
You come to see us for a consultation, at which the procedure
will be explained in detail and answer any of your questions.
Your partner does not have to attend with you. You are
then booked in for the procedure to be performed on another
day. The procedure will take about 30 minutes on average
and overall you will be at the surgery for about 60 minutes.
You will not be able to drive for 24 hours and you should
bring somebody with you to drive you home.
How soon
can I get back to work?
You should not do any heavy physical labour for at least
48 hours after your vasectomy. If your job involves any
heavy physical work, you should take a week off. Otherwise
you may go back to work thereafter.
Will Vasectomy
Change Me sexually?
The only thing that will change is that you will not be
able to make your partner pregnant. Your body will continue
to produce the hormones that make you a man. You will
have the same amount of semen. Vasectomy won't change
your sex drive, your erections, or your climaxes.
Will I Be
Sterile Right Away?
No. After a vasectomy, there are always some active sperm
left in your system. It takes about 20 - 25 ejaculations
to clear them. You and your partner should use some form
of birth control until your semen has been tested and
we have sent you written confirmation that you are sterile.
When Can
I Start Having Sex Again?
Usually after one week or as soon as you are comfortable
thereafter, but remember to use some other kind of birth
control until we let you know you are sterile.
Does Vasectomy
Cause Any Medical Problems?
Most medical experts have concluded that vasectomy is
a safe procedure. A number of studies have examined the
health effects of vasectomy. The body of research evidence
continues to be reassuring and suggests that vasectomised
men are no more likely than other men to develop heart
disease, cancer, or other illnesses.
Will It
Protect Me from Getting or Passing on STIs or AIDS?
No.
Can a No-Scalpel
Vasectomy be reversed?
Yes, but no more than any other vasectomy procedure. Although
the No-Scalpel-Vasectomy is quick, easy, and convenient
and causes very little discomfort it should be considered
permanent. Reversal operations are expensive and often
unsuccessful. If you are thinking about reversal, perhaps
vasectomy is not the right option for you .
