The surgical removal of Vas deferens is known as which of the following procedures?

The surgical removal of Vas deferens is known as which of the following procedures? Correct Answer <span style="">Vasectomy</span>

Concept:

• The devices that are used to prevent unwanted pregnancies are called Birth control devices or Contraceptives.
• Various Contraceptive methods are:

1. Natural/traditional methods
2. Barrier methods - Condoms, Diaphragms, Cervical caps
3. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) - Lippes loop, Copper T, Copper 7
4. Oral/ Hormonal contraceptives - Saheli
5. Injectables and Implants 
6. Surgical Methods - Vasectomy & Tubectomy

Important Points

• Male sterilization is called vasectomy.
• It is performed under local anesthesia in PHC.
• The procedure is an aseptic procedure.
• A piece of the vas is cut around 1cm.
• The ends are ligated and folded back and sutured.

Additional Information

• Tubectomy is a surgical procedure for female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are permanently blocked or removed.