Information Related to Vasectomy Reversal Procedure Vasectomy reversal procedure is possible even after a very long time, sometimes after more than 25 years. In medial terms, vasectomy reversal is a surgical procedure reconnecting the male reproductive tract after a vasectomy. Vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure resulting in a male is no longer can make a female pregnant. Here are some of the frequently asked questions related to the procedure of vasectomy reversal. How probable is a positive result from a vasectomy reversal? The surgery outcome is more reliant upon what is found at the time of the reversal and the surgeon's experience doing the reversal surgery. During the reversal, the surgeon will monitor for sperm within the vas, and if found, then both the ends of the vas deferens can be put back together, and the success percentage should be reasonably high. However, no sperm at the end of the vas suggests a chance of blockage closer to the testicle. Then, an intricate surgery needs to be done, but this surgery has less chance of being successful. Is any nerve damaged while performing vasectomy reversal? While an undergoing vasectomy reversal, it is likely but rare that pain from nerve damage can happen after a vasectomy. There are several instances where a reversal will assist with the pain, but these cases are rare. The success rate in getting relieved of the pain may not be extremely high, so a full workup should be done before undergoing a vasectomy reversal procedure.
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