What Happens During a Vasectomy Reversal?

Although a vasectomy is not considered a temporary birth-control solution for men, reversal procedures can restore fertility in those who change their mind. There are multiple reasons why you may want to consider having your vasectomy reversed, including remarriage or simply having a change of heart about bringing another child into the world. Vasectomy reversal can also provide pain relief for men who experience post-vasectomy pain. Whatever your reason for undergoing vasectomy reversal in Sarasota, Dr. Joshua Green and the Center for Vasectomy Reversal and Male Infertility can send you home the same day of the procedure. The typical vasectomy reversal procedure involves:

Scrotal Incisions and Fluid Inspection

First, your surgeon will create a small incision on either side of the upper scrotum to identify the scarred ends of the vas deferens. Scar tissue is removed and both ends of the vas are dilated. A saline vasogram is performed to determine the patency on the abdominal side, and fluid is inspected on the testicular side. These inspections will help your vasectomy reversal surgeon determine which surgical procedure (vasovastomy or vasoepididymostomy) will yield the highest success rate. In some cases, a combination of the two surgeries may be used.

Surgical Reconnection

A vasovastomy is the easiest surgical procedure for vasectomy reversal, in which the severed ends of the vas deferens are sewn back together using a careful microsurgical technique. If there are signs of blockage in the epididymis, a vasoepididymostomy is required to bypass the blockage. Exceptional microsurgical techniques are imperative for vasoepididymostomy success, as the epididymis is 1/300 ^th of an inch wide with a wall thickness of 1/1000 ^th of an inch. Dr. Joshua Green and the Center for Vasectomy Reversal and Male Infertility in Sarasota utilize the latest microsurgical technology and techniques to provide the results you want.