Reverse Vasectomy

Reverse Vasectomy

Vasectomy Reversal Vasectomy Reversal Cost Questions For Your Doctor Questions About The Procedure	Are you certified by the American Board of Urology? Are you a member of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons? What kind of sutures do you use during the surgery? Will you be the one performing the surgery? Do you perform the vasectomy reversal in an operating suite or at a hospital? Do you use a microscope when performing the surgery? What kind of sedation do you use? Can you retrieve sperm intraoperatively for freezing during the procedure? How many vasectomy reversals do you perform in a day? Will I be able to contact you before and after the vasectomy reversal easily? How long does the procedure take? Do you perform re-do vasectomy reversal? Are you certified by the American Board of Urology? You should try and find a surgeon that is certified by the American Board of Urology. A certified doctor has passed tests that indicate the doctor follows high standards for running his or her practice. Are you a member of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons? You don't necessarily need to find a doctor that is a member of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons. If the doctor is a member, they had to pass recommendations and surgical reviews. What kind of sutures do you use during the surgery? The doctor should use the best sutures available. The most advanced technique when performing a vasectomy reversal is the formal multi-layer, or Microdot, microsurgical closure. This technique uses 10-0 or 11-0 nylon sutures and provides the least risk for scarring and/or leakage. Will you be the one performing the surgery? Some microsurgeons perform the entire procedure. Other microsurgeons will have assistants, residents, or medical students in training performing any task during the surgery to help them build their skills. It is important to know who will be operating on you so be sure to ask. Do you perform the vasectomy reversal in an operating suite or at a hospital? Some microsurgeons have their own operating suite while others perform the surgery in a hospital. Many vasectomy reversal specialists have their own operating suite that is fully equipped. The vasectomy reversal cost will likely be lower if the surgery is performed in an operating suite. Do you use a microscope when performing the surgery? When you have a vasectomy reversal, your microsurgeon should use a powerful surgical microscope. A high-quality microscope will provide the information necessary to make accurate incisions and precise placement of every suture. What kind of sedation do you use? The preferred method of sedation for most vasectomy reversal microsurgeons is mild conscious sedation. This helps you relax during the the vasectomy reversal. Having mild conscious sedation also helps reduce the cost of the surgery. General anesthesia or deeper sedation are used on occasion, but this is not common. Can you retrieve sperm intraoperatively for freezing during the procedure? Most doctors can retrieve sperm during the vasectomy reversal procedure for freezing. How many vasectomy reversals do you perform in a day? Most vasectomy reversal doctors limit themselves to performing one reversal in a day. If a doctor performs two reversals in a day, you should make sure their performance on the second surgery is as good as the first. You want the microsurgeon to perform at their very best to ensure the highest rate for a successful vasectomy reversal. Will I be able to contact you before and after the vasectomy reversal easily? Make sure that you will be able to get in contact with the vasectomy reversal doctor easily. You should be able to ask the doctor any pre-operation questions to keep you mind at ease, as well as any post-operation questions to help ensure a successful recovery. It can be very frustrating not being able to contact your doctor when a concern arises. How long does the procedure take? A vasectomy reversal (vas to vas) takes about two and a half to three hours to perform. If there are complications, the the surgery can take longer. Do you perform re-do vasectomy reversal? Your vasectomy reversal microsurgeon should be able to perform re-do vasectomy reversals. A re-do vasectomy reversal is more of a challenge due to scarring from the previous surgery.