Why Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversal Can Be Better for You

At least five percent of men seek a microsurgical vasectomy reversal every year. For one reason or another, they have decided that they would like to have children again. The vas deferens tubes that deliver sperm in an ejaculation will be reconnected in a vasectomy reversal after they have been cut off in the initial vasectomy. Since the procedure is much more complicated than a vasectomy, you can expect that it will take much longer and will cost a lot more.

During the microsurgical vasectomy reversal, the surgeon will examine the fluid that the vas tubes contain. It needs to be checked for the presence of sperm to ensure that they are healthy, normal and mobile. Once this is confirmed, then the vas tubes are joined again.

The ends of the vas deferens are miniscule and the use of a magnifying device during the microsurgery vasectomy reversal is crucial to complete this delicate surgery. The view of the vas tubes may be enlarged by as much as sixteen times to be able to restore the fertility of a man.

Compared to other types of vasectomy reversals, the microsurgical vasectomy reversal has its own advantages. As mentioned, the precision and the accuracy that this technique brings have lead to higher success rates, sometimes as much as ninety-nine percent in some cases.

While there is not much difference between a microsurgical and non-microsurgical vasectomy reversal when it comes to the restoration of sperm in the semen, the vast statistical difference lies in the pregnancy rates that it achieves. There success rate for a pregnancy almost doubles when you opt for a microsurgical vasectomy reversal compared to a non-microsurgical one.

Aside from this, a microsurgical vasectomy reversal can also assist the patient who is working on a tight budget for the operation. Since this type of vasectomy reversal requires far less time to complete, the patient can leave the clinic or the hospital a few hours after it is done. It can be performed under local anesthesia, which gives you the freedom to become an outpatient. You will definitely be able to save on the cost of hospital fees.

At the same time, the recovery period for a microsurgical vasectomy reversal is much shorter. Most patients resume work and other normal activities within a week or two after the surgery was done.

Do keep in mind, however, that other factors can contribute to the overall success of the microsurgical vasectomy reversal. This includes the age of the patient, the time elapsed since the initial vasectomy and the formation of scar tissue which could bring about failure of the reversal. If a vasectomy reversal does fail, you still have other options such as adoption, sperm retrieval and in vitro fertilization.