How does no-scalpel vasectomy differ from traditional techniques?
In traditional vasectomy a scalpel is used to cut through the scrotum after which the surgeon locates the vasal sheath and then lifts it up and out with special forceps. In no-scalpel vasectomy the vas is located before the scrotum is pierced and held in place through the skin with a special C-shaped clamp. Sharp pointed forceps are then used to pierce through the scrotal wall and dissect through the layers of tissue down to the bare vas. The vas is then delivered to the surface where it is occluded by one of several possible methods. No scalpel is involved.
