Over 500,000 vasectomy procedures are done each year in the
United States. Vasectomy is a simple, safe surgical procedure
for permanent, effective male birth control.  No-Scalpel
Vasectomy  No-scalpel vasectomies are a technique to do the
vasectomy through one or two small punctures. This puncture is
made into the scrotum and generally requires no suturing or
stitches. The tube (called the vas) which carries sperm from the
testicle is cut and sealed in order to stop sperm from leaving.
The procedure usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Since the
procedure simply interrupts the delivery of sperm it does not
change hormonal function – leaving sexual drive and potency
unaffected.  No-scalpel vasectomy represents a significant
improvement over conventional techniques in that it is less
traumatic and shortens vasectomy recovery time.  This procedure
is done with the aid of a local anesthetic called Xylocaine
(similar to Novocaine). The interruption of the vas which is
done with the no-scalpel technique is identi