CHAPTER 36

Vasectomy

A vasectomy is the transection of both vas deferens in the scrotum for the purpose of permanent sterilization.

A brief description of an open procedure follows:

1. A Beaver knife is used to make an incision over the vas.

2. Providence Hospital hemostatic forceps are used for clamping bleeders.

3. Westcott tenotomy scissors are used for blunt dissection of the vas.

4. Jeweler’s forceps are used to grasp the vas.

5. Providence Hospital hemostatic forceps are used for clamping the vas.

6. A Beaver knife is used to bisect the vas.

7. DeBakey tissue forceps are used to assist in closing the incision.

8. A Barraquer needle holder is used to suture the incision.

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