The tips of the forceps are spread, opening the skin much like spreading apart the weaves of fabric. The vas is thus exposed and then lifted out and occluded by any of the standard techniques, such as cautery or sutures. The second vas is then brought through the same opening and occluded in a similar fashion. The skin wound contracts to a few millimeters and usually does not require suturing. Compared to the traditional incisional technique, the No-Scalpel Vasectomy usually takes less time, causes less discomfort, and may have lower rates of bleeding and infection.
Recovery following the procedure is usually complete in two to three days.
You do not want to have more children than you can care for. Your partner has health problems that might make pregnancy difficult. You do not want to risk passing on a hereditary disease or disability. You and your partner don't want to or can't use other kinds of birth control. You want to save your partner from the surgery involved in having her tubes tied and you want to save the expense.