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The Steps of our No-Needle, No-Scalpel Vasectomy

1. You will disrobe and lie on the exam table.
2. The scrotum will be washed and draped to guard against infection.
3. A local anesthetic is applied with the "No-Needle technique". The needle can be avoided with this technique by using a special jet sprayer for the anesthetic.
4. After the local anesthetic is administered, a tiny opening is made in the scrotum.
5. Either the right or left vas deferens is lifted through this opening. The vas is cut. You may feel a mild pulling sensation during this process. The end of the vas is cauterized (heat sealed), before being returned to the scrotum (open-ended technique).

6. The opposite vas deferens is then lifted through the opening for the same procedure. The remaining opening can heal with closure by stitches or naturally without stitches.

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