Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy)Surgery Overview
A vasectomy is considered a permanent method
of
birth control. Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy)
reconnects the tubes (vas deferens) that were cut during a
vasectomy. Vasectomy reversal is usually
an outpatient procedure without an overnight stay in the hospital.
Spinal or general anesthesia is commonly used to
ensure that you remain completely still during the surgery. The
chances of vasectomy reversal success depend on how much time has passed
between the vasectomy and the reversal. Over time, additional blockages can
form, and some men develop
antibodies to their own sperm. The
surgery is more complicated and takes more time when blockage between the vas
deferens and the
epididymis requires correction
(vasoepididymostomy).
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