| No-scalpel vasectomy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Non-scalpel vasectomy, NSV, Keyhole vasectomy |
| Specialty | Urology, Family Medicine, General Surgery |
No-scalpel vasectomy (also called non-scalpel vasectomy, keyhole vasectomy or NSV) is a type of vasectomy procedure in which a specifically designed ringed clamp and dissecting hemostat is used to puncture the scrotum[1] to access the vas deferens. This is different from a conventional or incisional vasectomy where the scrotal opening is made with a scalpel. The NSV approach offers several benefits, including lower risk for bleeding, bruising, infection, and pain.[1] The NSV approach also has a shorter procedure time than the conventional scalpel incision technique.[1] Both approaches to vasectomy are equally effective. Because of the inherent simplicity of the procedure it affords itself to be used in public health programs worldwide. This method is used in over 40 countries for male sterilisation.[2]
- ^ a b c Cook, Lynley A.; Pun, Asha; Gallo, Maria F.; Lopez, Laureen M.; Van Vliet, Huib A. A. M. (30 March 2014). "Scalpel versus no-scalpel incision for vasectomy". The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2014 (3): CD004112. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004112.pub4. ISSN 1469-493X. PMC 6464377. PMID 24683021.
- ^ Shattuck, Dominick; Perry, Brian; Packer, Catherine; Chin Quee, Dawn (23 December 2016). "A Review of 10 Years of Vasectomy Programming and Research in Low-Resource Settings". Global Health: Science and Practice. 4 (4): 647–660. doi:10.9745/GHSP-D-16-00235. ISSN 2169-575X. PMC 5199180. PMID 28031302.