Vasectomy is one of the safest and most effective methods of contraception available. In fact, more than 500,000 men in North America use this technique every year. The most innovative aspect of vasectomy is the absence of scalpel and needle. Currently, Dr. Pedro Torrecillas performs this procedure in a minimally invasive way.
No-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) began to be used in the United States in 1985. It is a procedure that omits the use of a scalpel and the doctor uses his own fingers to carefully isolate the vas deferens and make a fine incision in the skin with the help of a specially designed instrument.
In addition, an advanced technique is used to anesthetize the scrotum and vas deferens, resulting in a painless procedure. As for the recovery process, it usually takes 2-3 days of rest.
After a vasectomy, many men question the possibility of reversing its effects. Although the answer is yes, in some cases the return to fertility cannot be guaranteed with certainty, since vasectomy should be considered as a definitive contraceptive method.
Can there be any complications?
Although it is a technique with a low percentage of risk, some complications may occur. Among the most common are the following:
- Bleeding and infections. No-scalpel vasectomy reduces the possibility of bleeding, although infections may occur.
- Recanalization. Although the intervention is performed with maximum guarantees, in some cases the sperm are stored in the space between the two sealed segments of the vas deferens, thus producing recanalization.
- Congestion. This is a feeling of pressure caused by sperm in the epididymis testes and lower segment of the vas deferens that can cause discomfort 2 to 12 weeks after vasectomy.
However, no-scalpel, no-needle vasectomy also provides benefits such as:
- Less discomfort and less chance of complications. – No stitches or stitches are required.
- Faster recovery process.
Finally, remember that before undergoing a vasectomy, it is best to consult a physician to determine if you meet the necessary conditions required for the treatment.