Although you may have never expected that you would want to become a father, life can sometimes be surprising. Fortunately, vasectomy reversal is a safe and effective way to restore fertility.

• Weill Cornell Medical College offers an in-depth explanation of microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration (MESA) and how it can be used to restore male fertility .

• To read about the differences between vasovasostomy and vasoepididymostomy procedures, visit the Medscape medical reference library online.

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• In order to get the best results from any surgical procedure, patients should research it thoroughly. Before you undergo a vasectomy reversal , learn the basics of the procedure from the Mayo Clinic.

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For more information about reversing your vasectomy, contact the Center for Vasectomy Reversal in Tampa, Florida at (941) 343-4020. Our surgeons are experts in the field of male fertility and can help to combat your infertility regardless of its cause.

If you had a vasectomy in the past but are now interested in starting a family, a vasectomy reversal can restore your normal fertility. However, choosing the right surgeon to perform this procedure is important—and can be difficult.

At the Center for Vasectomy Reversal in Tampa, Florida, Dr. Joshua Green, an expert in male fertility, personally oversees each patient’s health and recovery. Dr. Green performs vasectomy reversal procedures exclusively with a state-of-the-art operating microscope. With our help, you’ll be able to have children and build a family now that the time is right.

To learn more about reverse vasectomy procedures and other infertility treatments, contact the  Center for Vasectomy Reversal  at (941) 343-4020. 

If you want to be a father but cannot conceive normally as a result of a previous vasectomy or medical condition, several procedures can restore your fertility. This brief overview explains the differences between some common male fertility procedures .

Vasovasostomy

Vasectomy is a procedure which severs the vas deferens in order to prevent sperm from entering the semen. The vasovasostomy is the simplest and most common vasectomy reversal procedure. During this surgery, the operating surgeon recovers both ends of the vas deferens and reconnects them, allowing semen to flow freely from the testes through the vas deferens. After a successful vasovasostomy, normal, natural sexual function is restored just as if a vasectomy had never been performed.

Vasoepididymostomy

Vasoepididymostomy is an alternative vasectomy reversal procedure which is performed when a standard vasovasostomy is impossible. Your surgeon will choose between these two procedures after he has begun surgery and assessed the viability of your severed vas deferens. If the tube has degraded past the point at which reattachment would be viable, the terminal side of the vas deferens is attached directly to the epididymis, a spiral tube which transmits semen from the testes to the vas deferens.

Microscopic Epididymal Sperm Aspiration

If your infertility did not result from a vasectomy or if you do not wish to undergo vasectomy reversal in order to have a child, you may opt for Microscopic Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA). Although several different MESA procedures can be performed depending on you and your surgeon’s preferences, the basics of the procedure are always the same—a small incision is made to the epididymis, from which viable sperm is drawn. This sperm can be frozen for later use.

To learn more about the male fertility options available to you, contact the Center for Vasectomy Reversal in Tampa, Florida at (941) 343-4020. Dr. Joshua Green is a leading expert in male infertility, and he can help you choose fatherhood regardless of your situation.

Some men who undergo vasectomies, especially those who receive them early in life, eventually decide that they would like to become fertile again. Fortunately, vasectomy reversal allows many of these men to restore normal fertility. Here’s how vasectomy reversal works:

Understanding the Vasectomy

In order to understand vasectomy reversal, it is necessary to understand vasectomy. If you’ve already had a vasectomy, most of this information is probably familiar to you, but it may be useful to review. The vasectomy is a fairly straightforward procedure. In healthy male genitalia, sperm is created in the testes and sent to the prostate through a small tube called the vas deferens, one of which exists for each testicle. All that is required to surgically cause infertility is to cut and tie off the vas deferens. This does not affect sexual function in any way other than to eliminate sperm from the semen, making reproduction impossible.

Reversing a Vasectomy

There are two basic techniques used to reverse vasectomies . The simplest and most common is the vasovasostomy. During this procedure, the sealed, severed ends of the vas deferens are recovered and reattached to each other, permitting sperm to flow freely from the testes into the prostate, and restoring normal fertility. Sometimes, it will not be possible for your surgeon to reconnect the two parts of the vas deferens; in this case, he will perform a vasoepididymostomy, connecting the vas deferens directly to the epididymis, a tube which branches directly from the testes.

Undergoing the Procedure

A typical reverse vasectomy takes up to an hour for each side. During the procedure, patients are given anesthetics to prevent them from feeling pain. After your surgery, you’ll be required to wear a support to prevent excessive movement of the testicles and may experience bruising and soreness for about a week. Bandages may generally be removed after about a week.

If you are interested in reversing your vasectomy in order to have children naturally, The Center for Vasectomy Reversal and Male Infertility can help. Contact our Tampa office at (941) 343-4020 to learn more about your fertility options.