No scalpel vasectomy, a novel technique for permanent male sterilization – Our institutional experience

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https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v14i2.50457

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Vasectomy; Contraceptive; Sterilization

Abstract

Background: No scalpel vasectomy (NSV) is a novel modern innovation technique wherein vas deferens is delivered, ligated, and excised without use of a scalpel. It is a permanent sterilization option for male with low complication rate and greater patient compliance and low morbidity.

Aims and Objectives: The objective of this study was to analyze the effectiveness, safety, complications, and acceptability of NSV.

Materials and Methods: A total of 140 vasectomies were performed using NSV technique in Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. during December 2020–November 2022 (24 months).

Results: A study of operative time, effectiveness, and complications of the procedure were analyzed. The mean age of patients was 34 with 2 Nos of children on an average. The average operative time was 10 min with a range of 8–30 min. No cases required for conversion into standard incisional vasectomy. Complication of NSV included bleeding – in 3 cases (2%), hematoma – in 2 cases (1.4%), wound infections – in 3 cases (2%), and scrotal pain – in 4 cases (2.8%) which were managed conservatively. There was no failure of NSV reported during follow-up of these cases.

Conclusion: NSV is an effective, safe, cost-effective, and permanent male contraceptive procedure, with very minimal manageable complications. India is fighting population explosion and does need this technique to be popularized among the people.

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2023-02-01

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Ramakrishnan, R., Ponnusamy, P., Poovathai, S. ., Sangreshi, V., Shravankumar Savadatti, & Gopu Rakesh Vamsi. (2023). No scalpel vasectomy, a novel technique for permanent male sterilization – Our institutional experience. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 14(2), 172–177. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v14i2.50457

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2023)

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