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What are vasectomies?
About the procedure
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  • Preparing for a vasectomy
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What are vasectomies?
About the procedure
  • No-scalpel?
  • The Initial Consultation
  • Preparing for a vasectomy
  • Comfort
  • Returning to activity
  • Risk considerations
  • Checking for success
  • Cost
Booking
About us
  • Dr Ayrton Goddard
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  • What are vasectomies?
  • About the procedure
    • No-scalpel?
    • The Initial Consultation
    • Preparing for a vasectomy
    • Comfort
    • Returning to activity
    • Risk considerations
    • Checking for success
    • Cost
  • Booking
  • About us
    • Dr Ayrton Goddard
    • The Practice (Rokeby GP)
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  • What are vasectomies?
  • About the procedure
    • No-scalpel?
    • The Initial Consultation
    • Preparing for a vasectomy
    • Comfort
    • Returning to activity
    • Risk considerations
    • Checking for success
    • Cost
  • Booking
  • About us
    • Dr Ayrton Goddard
    • The Practice (Rokeby GP)
  • Blog

No-scalpel vasectomies?

  • No-scalpel vasectomies use an electrocautery device to cut and cauterise the scrotal skin when making the initial incision through the scrotum. 
  • The vas deferens are then delivered one at a time through a small hole in the front of the scrotum. 
  • The layers are carefully stripped off the vas using special surgical forceps. 
  • The electrocautery device is then used to remove a section of the vas tubes, and also seal the inside of the tubes.


  • The no-scalpel vasectomy method has shorter operating times, and lower complication rates compared to traditional incisional/scalpel vasectomies. 

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