Although vasectomy reversal complications are rare, any surgery carries some degree of risk. Because vasectomy reversal is a longer and more complicated procedure than an original vasectomy, it has a greater chance of side effects.
In spite of the low risk factor, it is important to be aware of the potential complications associated with a vasectomy reversal. Before undergoing the surgery, ask a physician to go over these. Read More…
The cost of vasectomy reversal varies depending on the physician’s office, your geographic location, and the type of procedure performed. It is not inexpensive, but there are a few options that may help you fit it into your family budget.
Most insurance plans won’t cover the cost of reversal surgery, which can range anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000. (However, now that success rates have increased, some insurers are reconsidering this policy so be sure to check with your provider.) For now, reversal is usually an elective, fee-for-service procedure and it is still less expensive than many of the alternatives. Read More…
Atlanta—If you’re going to perform a vasectomy reversal, use a microscope. Despite the additional time and cost involved, microsurgical vasovasostomy is superior to the loupe-assisted macroscopic technique, findings from a recent study from Korea confirm.
In the retrospective study from Bundang CHA Hospital in Sungnam, researchers found a 24% higher patency rate in patients who underwent microsurgical vasovasostomy using 9-0 nylon compared with those who underwent a loupe-assisted technique using 8-0 nylon. However, the improved patency rate of the microsurgical technique did come at the expense of a significantly longer operation time than that of the loupe-assisted approach. Read More…
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Vasectomies can be reversed even after very long periods of time, sometimes after more than 25 years. Sperm are constantly being produced in men and even after time, there should be viable sperm. However, the success of the reversal, in terms of achieving a pregnancy, is dependent upon the experience of the surgeon, the age and fertility status of the female partner, and the length of time since the vasectomy. Read More
This particular patient had his vasectomy 8 years before the reversal. When the area of the vasectomy site is excised fluid then emanates from the testicular side of the vas. The presence of fluid and the character of the fluid can determine the success of the reversal. In general-the shorter the time period from the vasectomy to the reversal the better the success rates are for pregnancy.
From Metrocentre Australia
From Vasectomy.com
Although vasectomy should be considered a permanent form of birth control, around 6 percent of men will eventually decide to undergo a vasectomy reversal. This procedure is done to restore a man’s fertility and allow him to father a child through natural means.
One method for reversing a vasectomy is a vasovasostomy. During this surgical procedure, the two cut ends of the vas deferens are sewn back together using very fine sutures viewed through a powerful surgical microscope. If successful, this procedure will enable sperm to flow from the testicles once again.
Several surgical techniques exist for rejoining the vas deferens. Some work better than others, but the best results are always obtained by doctors with training in microsurgical reconstruction. One of these methods is known as a two-layer vasovasostomy. Read More
From Vasectomy.com
If one of the things that makes you uneasy about a vasectomy is the idea of a needle near that very sensitive area, fear not. One of the newer techniques allows physicians to apply anesthetic needle-free, with virtually no pain whatsoever.
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Interesting Facts about a Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversals
The First Microscopic Vasectomy Reversal?
Technical advances in vasectomy reversal mirror those in microsurgery over the past 100 years. As a discipline, microsurgery was first performed by Carl Nylen in Sweden for middle ear surgery in 1910, but grew most rapidly as a discipline in the 20th century stimulated by its success in microvascular reconstruction of war-injured soldiers.
The first microsurgical vasectomy reversal was performed by Earl Owen in 1971.
To get some idea of the size of the structures repaired, take a look at a penny. The “o” in God is approximately the diameter of the inner layer of the vas deferens (0.2-0.3 mm); the epididymal tubule is about half this size — and far more delicate. Read More from Dr. Finnerty’s Reversal Website.
So the most common complication of a vasectomy and a vasectomy reversal is a hematoma or a collection of blood, which will accumulate until the space around it has enough pressure to make it stop. It is important for the surgeon to thoroughly inspect the reversal site before finishing the reversal to detect even the slightest amount of bleeding. Using the microscope for this purpose allows for detection of bleeding that might not be noted with the naked eye.
If a hematoma occurs the usual treatment is conservative i.e. allow for it to resolve and be absorbed by the body on its own. Hematoma occurrence can be minimized by the patient following the post-operative instructions of limited activity and the use of compression underwear. It is important to stop any aspirin or ibuprofen well in advance of the procedure.
