What’s a No-Scalpel Vasectomy? What You Should Know About No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasectomy

Of all the options for male contraception, vasectomy is by far the most effective. If you’re considering a no-scalpel vasectomy, here’s what you need to know about the procedure.Dr. Chirag A. Patel MD PhD. of NorCalVas offers the communities in and surrounding Sacramento fast, comfortable, and effective vasectomy procedures.

There are two commonly known forms of male contraception: condoms and vasectomies. While condoms are convenient, non-permanent, and significantly reduce the risk of STIs, they’re not as effective at preventing pregnancy as vasectomies, which result in pregnancy in only 0.1% of cases within a year of the procedure. Men who want permanent assurance that they will never father children should elect to have a vasectomy.

However, the idea of having a vasectomy makes quite a few men nervous for understandable reasons – having a surgical procedure performed on a highly sensitive part of the body is a scary thought. Fortunately, no-scalpel vasectomy, the procedure done by Dr. Patel is available. Unlike standard vasectomies, which require an incision with a scalpel and stitches, no-scalpel vasectomy is fast, presents a far lower risk of infection and complications, and has a very short recovery time. If you aren’t certain whether no-scalpel vasectomy is right for you, here’s what you should expect.

• No-scalpel vasectomy is an outpatient procedure. Whether you visit a doctor’s office, hospital, or clinic, no-scalpel vasectomy is outpatient when performed as a standalone procedure.
• No-scalpel means no scalpel. The instrument used to perform a no-scalpel vasectomy is called a tissue dissector. The tool is used to make a small hole then spread the tissue. This allows Dr. Patel to bring a small loop of the vas deferens through the skin with an opening that is typically 1/4 inch.
• No-scalpel vasectomies are fast. You should expect the whole process to take no longer than 45 minutes from the moment your doctor sees you.
• Be sure you don’t want to have children. If you’re sure you don’t want children right now but might want them later, then vasectomy is not the right solution for you. Vasectomies – no-scalpel or traditional – are meant to be permanent contraceptive solutions.

There could be a variety of reasons why you want permanent birth control – hereditary disease, you don’t want additional children, or pregnancy could jeopardize your partner’s health. If you’re in Northern California and ready to manage your family planning choices, contact NorCalVas for an appointment.