Vasectomy Reversal

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A vasectomy reversal is a highly successful procedure that allows for the return of sperm after a vasectomy. Each year, over 25,000 males in the U.S. will choose to have a vasectomy reversal. This procedure is possible even up to 40 years after having the original vasectomy. As an internationally renowned vasectomy reversal specialist, Dr. Bastuba has helped patients from around the world regain their fertility. Located in San Diego, CA, Dr. Bastuba offers a FREE vasectomy reversal consultation in-office or by phone to patients exploring their fertility options.

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Techniques

The operating microscope and microsurgical techniques which use suture finer than a human hair have greatly enhanced vasectomy reversal success rates. Up to a 98 percent success rate have been achieved by Dr. Bastuba if active sperm are found at the vasectomy site (vasostomy). If the sperm passage is blocked upstream closer to the testicle where sperm are produced, more advanced techniques are required to bypass this blockage (vasoepididymostomy) with a success rate of approximately 90%.

The Surgery

The vasectomy reversal procedure with Dr. Bastuba does not normally require an overnight hospital stay and lasts from 2 to 3 hours at an outpatient surgery center. Local anesthetic with an IV sedation or general anesthesia provides complete pain control during the procedure with patients routinely returning to office work in approximately three days and more strenuous work in about 4 weeks. Due to the superficial nature of the procedure, the risks, post operative discomfort and disruption of normal activities are quite limited. View pictures of Dr. Bastuba performing a vasectomy reversal.

Success Rates

Contrary to popularly held beliefs, the chance of success with reversal does not suddenly decline after 10 years. In San Diego, Dr. Bastuba has successfully reversed patients up to 40 years following a vasectomy with pregnancy occurring as early as a few months post-op. Like all extremely specialized and technical microscopic procedures, the best results for vasectomy reversal are typically obtained by surgeons with extensive training in microsurgery and who perform many such procedures each year. It is critical that the surgeon you choose has extensive experience in all facets of reconstruction, especially the more complicated vasoepididymostomy (VE), since the first attempt at reconstruction is the best shot at success. Most surgeons with limited experience are wise enough not to attempt vasoepididymostomy due to its technical difficulty. For Dr. Bastuba these demanding procedures are routine and performed at no extra cost. In experienced hands, even a second attempt at vasectomy reversal after an initial failure has proven cost effective.