Vasectomy reversal:

Vasectomy reversal is a surgical procedure used to reverse the effects of vasectomy procedure by reconnecting the vas deferens that was cut during a vasectomy.

The success rate of vasectomy reversal will depend on how much time has passed between the vasectomy and the reversal. The reason behind it is that the body develops additional blockages over time, and in some cases, antibodies are developed against the sperms.

You will be given a general anaesthesia before the vasectomy reversal procedure. Your doctor will make a small incision in the upper scrotum on each side. Then the vas deferens is cut from both above and below the vasectomy site, during this a special bipolar microcautery is used to control any bleeding. After that, one end of the vas deferens is inspected and flushed with salt solution to ensure that it is not blocked as it courses from the scrotum to the prostate.

Complete vasectomy reversal recovery will take up to 3 weeks. However, it is usually done on an outpatient basis and you can go home after recovering from the anaesthetic.

Vasectomy reversal complications can include infection, fluid build up in the scrotum, and injury to the arteries or nerves in the scrotum.