Vasectomy Reversal Surgeons
Posted by Mike Malone | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 16-02-2010-05-2008
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A reversal is a meticulous microsurgical procedure that normally takes several hours. Vasectomy reversal techniques usually require a powerful surgical microscope. Precision and accuracy are crucial to vasectomy reversal success rates.
Vasectomy reversal surgeons use delicate suture material that is finer than the thickness of a human hair to stitch through multiple, microscopic layers of tissue. The effective reconnection of the vas tubes requires many tiny sutures. Consequently, an experienced board-certified vasectomy reversal doctor or a fertility specialist usually performs the surgery.
What’s more, an experienced vasectomy reversal doctor, will know what to look for and can quickly recognize which reversal procedures are indicated during a second attempt reversal.
Are You a Good Candidate for “Redo” Surgery?
Likely candidates for vasectomy reversal “redo” surgery are patients who are generally in good health and who evidenced healthy sperm in the seminal fluid somewhere in the vas or epididymis during their first reversal surgery.
If healthy sperm exists, failure of the initial reversal may have been the result of other factors. Consequently, these candidates should ask their vasectomy reversal doctor about redoing the reversal surgery.
However, some men may not be good candidates for a second attempt or “redo” surgery. If there is excessive scarring and damage from the first procedure, vasectomy reversal surgeons may not consider a second attempt to be worth trying. When an initial reversal has left the vas deferens too short, reconnection, even when using the most advanced vasectomy reversal techniques is more difficult. A re-do operation may not be a good option in this case and patients should take time to understand vasectomy reversal alternatives.
Discuss the Options with Your Vasectomy Reversal Doctor
Everyone’s health and circumstances are unique and you should discuss the details of your case with a qualified and experienced surgeon.
Positive vasectomy reversal success rates are possible with a second attempt.
