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).
| Author: | Bets Davis, MFA Sandy Jocoy, RN | Last Updated: March 21, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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