Scalpel versus no‐scalpel incision for vasectomy

摘要

BackgroundCurrently, the two most common surgical techniques for approaching the vas during vasectomy are the incisional method and the no‐scalpel technique. Whereas the conventional incisional technique involves the use of a scalpel to make one or two incisions, the no‐scalpel technique uses a sharp‐pointed, forceps‐like instrument to puncture the skin. The no‐scalpel technique aims to reduce adverse events, especially bleeding, bruising, hematoma, infection and pain and to shorten the operating time.