Does the Way the Vasectomy was Performed impact a Vasectomy Reversal?

 

Does the manner in which a vasectomy was performed impact the success of a vasectomy reversal? Probably not very much. During the vasectomy, whether the vas were cut, burned, clipped, tied, bent, it really doesn't make much of a difference in terms of how the vasectomy reversal is approached or success rates. There are two considerations that sometimes can have an impact. The first is whether a large segment of the vas tube was removed at the time of the vasectomy. This may require the surgeon to bridge a large gap to get things reconnected and may result in some degree of tension or elevation of the testis.

 

The second is whether extensive parts of the vase tube were cauterized or burnt during the vasectomy. This can cause excessive scar tissue with poor blood supply to the tissues. Those two situations can have some degree of impact that needs to be managed. Fortunately, they are relatively uncommon. In general, how the vasectomy was performed doesn't have much impact on how the vasectomy reversal is approached or success rates. Please email me directly with any questions: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.