Introduction & History

No-scalpel vasectomy is a completely different technique, which has been developed in China and promoted in the USA. Although not entirely new, only a small, but increasing amount of doctors in the UK offer this method, which is entirely different to a conventional vasectomy. Back to top

Compared to a conventional vasectomy...

In terms of outcome, No-scalpel vasectomy is as safe as conventional vasectomy. Extensive scientific work has shown this.

However, it is now the gold standard because the amount of side effects following a procedure is greatly reduced, a fact, which has been proven through an independent study by Sokal in 1998. This is also logical if you think of it as a keyhole approach compared with a standard approach.

No-Scalpel Vasectomy is no more expensive than a conventional vasectomy. Back to top

Every vasectomy should be "No-Scalpel"

Guidelines by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology on male sterilisation advice exactly this and I agree. Click here, to download a summary of these guidelines Back to top

Privacy and confidentiality combined with Professionalism and a caring attitude...

We perform your No Scalpel Vasectomy within premises also used for NHS Services. We also have a local NHS contract, which we only received after a vigorous inspection of our service. Dr Martin Kittel is fully trained and certified. He is also fully registered (check his GMC Registration by clicking here). We will try hard to make your vasectomy a happy and non-traumatic experience. Back to top

Short waiting list & choice of appointment

Rather than letting you wait longer, we work harder. We have extremely short waiting times and want to keep it this way. We will perform most vasectomies on a Friday afternoon, thus you are ready to go back to work on Monday morning**. We will let you choose between the appointments available, wherever possible. If we have a particular backlog we will also set evening clinics. Back to top

Information, transparency, communication & audit

Providing a professional service to us means to provide you with extensive information regarding your vasectomy, not only via this website, but also by sending you information in advance, which will let you study the "ins and outs" of the procedure and the consent form in detail.

We also spend enough time with you to answer all your questions during the initial consulation and your vasectomy. We audit our performance on a regular basis.

Do feel free to call my vasectomy support staff for your vasectomy pack with all the necessary forms including consent forms. Thus, you can compare us with other services and make a decision without feeling hassled or under pressure. Back to top

Pain is not a problem

The vast majority of my patients experience little or no pain during the procedure. Some fall asleep or read the paper! Most patients go home and cannot believe it was so easy. Back to top

Travel home right after the procedure

If you wish you can witness the procedure. There is no need for a prolonged observation period after your vasectomy, but you will be provided with contact information to talk to us if you wish to. Back to top

Initial consultation...

We prefer to see you before the procedure, to examine you and give you a "cooling off period" to think about the information we have discussed with you.

However, we understand if you come from far away and want your vasectomy on your first visit. We will then organise a "One-Stop-Shop" clinic for you. Back to top


for detailed information around the clinical aspects of No-Scalpel Vasectomy, please click here.

* Sokal et. al. 1999
** assuming an office based job.

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