Benefits of a No-Scalpel Vasectomy: Choosing the Best Clinic for You Understanding of Vasectomy Vasectomy is a way to control birth by male sterilisation. It is a simple surgery in which a doctor cuts or seals the small tube called the vas deferens located in your scrotum which blocks the sperm in your body and prevents unwanted pregnancy. And also most of the vasectomies are reversals. There are two types of vasectomies. ❖ Incision method ❖ No scalpel vasectomy method ● In the incision method: The doctor makes minor cuts on the tube that carries sperm also known as vas deferens, which helps to block the supply of sperm by sealing or closing the vas deferens with the help of an electrical current. This procedure does not take more than 1 hour. ● No scalpel vasectomy method: The doctor makes one or two small holes in your scrotum and Further that These holes will reach your deferens tube (the tube that carries sperm). After that, these holes are sealed or blocked which cuts the supply of sperm. Within a couple of days, these small holes will heal without any trace of scarring. This method is considered more beneficial than incision methods because of less chances of infection, quick healing, and very little bleeding. Benefits ● Fewer chances of infection: The no-scalpel vasectomy has less chance of infection as compared to the traditional method or incision method. But with any surgery, there is always a chance of infection. It is good to consult with your doctor as soon as you notice the symptoms. ● Quick healing: No scalpel vasectomy is considered to be a minor surgery. It does not take much time to heal. ● Reversal: yes no-scalpel vasectomy is reversal. It is suggested to perform the surgery if you have more than 1 child with your partner. Sometimes, complications occur in the reversal procedure. ● Fewer chances of scarring: it is a minor surgery and only a few mm tiny holes are made to block the vas deferens it also heals very quickly. It does not have much chance of scarring, ● No need for stitching: the tiny hole is sealed with the help of clipping, and ligation. Factors to consider to choosing clinics Method of vasectomy: It's very important to choose the clinics that provide the safest and most effective method of vasectomy. Because some clinics are still using traditional methods that are not safe. Some most famous methods of vasectomies are the open-ended, incision method, no-scalpel method, and fascial interposition method. The charge for vasectomy: The cost of a vasectomy depends on many factors like location, surgeon, and the use of anaesthetic. But the cost of a vasectomy is around $750-1800 in Australia. But the cost fluctuates from time to time. Certified and experienced doctor: Nobody wants to get treated by an inexperienced doctor. When choosing a clinic, an experienced doctor is an important factor. They reduce the risk of any complications during the surgery. Aftercare: It is good to choose the clinics that provide after-surgery consultation because it helps the patients face any sudden complications after the surgery. Conclusion No scalpel vasectomy is a simple procedure to control birth by male sterilisation. In this procedure the doctor makes tiny holes to seal the vas deferens. Choosing no scalpel method rather than the traditional method offers more benefits such as quick healing, reversal surgery, few chances of infection, and no need for stitches. There are some factors you can consider while choosing the vasectomy clinic such as the method of vasectomy, the cost of the procedure, the experienced doctor, and providing aftercare.