Vasectomy Reversal (Vasovasostomy) in Bend, OR
What is a vasovasostomy, or vasectomy reversal?
Vasectomy reversal (the medical term is vasovasostomy) is a procedure that can help you father children again or for the first time. It is a microsurgical procedure and one of two ways to reverse a vasectomy.
Reasons for a Vasectomy Reversal
Sometimes life changes. Some men who have had a vasectomy decide they now want to grow their family—or start a new one. Other reasons for vasectomy include pain or complications with the vasectomy procedure.
How is a vasectomy reversal performed?
Dr. Neeb does a high volume of vasectomy reversal procedures. The procedure usually takes 2-3 hours, and is done under anesthesia.
If you wish to reverse a vasectomy, we will take special consideration to talk with you and your partner. We want to ensure physical and emotional readiness to move forward. When men have a vasectomy, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles are cut. During a vasectomy reversal, our doctors will reconnect the two ends of the cut tubes. Your surgeon makes a tiny opening in the scrotum to gain access to the two ends of the separated tubes.
This is done by a skilled surgeon who sews the ends back together. The procedure takes about two to four hours, depending on your case.
After your surgery, you are able to perform most daily activities 24 to 48 hours after the procedure. It may take a week or so to return to work and sex should be avoided for two to four weeks.
How successful is a vasectomy reversal?
Vasectomy reversals can be very successful, especially when the original vasectomy was done more recently. When performed with microsurgery, sperm return rates are often high, and if the vasectomy was less than 10 years ago, success rates are around 70%. Pregnancy rates vary based on timing and other factors, but outcomes are generally better the shorter the time between the vasectomy and reversal.