Here is What You Need to Know About Vasectomy Reversal if You Are Considering the Procedure
By: Seomul Evans
Submitted: 2011-09-30 11:15:06 | Word Count: 666
Are you considering vasectomy reversal to regain your fertility and have children in future; then here is a look at some valuable information that will answer an questions that you may have about the procedure.
How Can a Vasectomy be Reversed?
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When a vasectomy is conducted, the vas deferens is cut and clamped to stop the flow of sperms from the epididymis to the prostrate glands from where the sperms are expelled at the time of ejaculation. The reversal surgery involves the reconnection of the two ends of the vas deferens to establish regular sperm flow and eventual pregnancy; however, the surgery is not always this simple. There are several factors that come into play when determining the success rate and the simplicity of the surgery. Like all other things in life, the simpler the surgery, the higher will be your chances of success.
The simplest form of the surgery is called vasovasostomy and is conducted in cases where there are no complications while another procedure known as vasoepididymostomy is used when there are blockages in the form of scar tissue that can hamper the flow of sperms to the prostrate glands even after the vas deferens is reconnected. Through this procedure, the surgeon tried to bypass the blockage by joining one end of the vas deferens directly to the epididymis instead of the other ends of the tube. The formation of car tissue is usually seen in people who have had the original vasectomy ten or more years prior to the reversal procedure.
How Does the Surgeon Determine the Type of Surgery that has to be Conducted on a Patient?
The decision will be based on any blockage that my be observed in one of the ends of the vas deferens during surgery, even though sometimes there may be overt signs such as a hardened epididymis that may point toward a possible blockage before the surgery is conducted, in most cases, the surgeon has no way to know about them until after the scortum is opened. However, if you intend to get a vasectomy reversal done, it is best to go in for the surgery within a short time of the vasectomy to avoid complications.
What Happens Before the Surgery?
Before the surgery is conducted, the surgeon will give you a full examination and answer any questions that you may have. On the day of the surgery, you will be asked to come in an hour early so that the surgeon and the support staff can clear any doubts that you may have
What Happens During the Surgery?
The surgery is conducted under the influence of local or general anesthesia; the choice is often left up to the patient unless there are complications that require the administration of general anesthesia for the patients comfort. If you are given local anesthesia, you can drive back home after the surgery; however, in case of general anesthesia, you will be asked to stay in the hospital till it wears off and you will need to ask someone to pick you up. You will be sent home the same day
What Happens After the Surgery?
Your surgeon will discuss post operative care with you before the surgery, you will also be given a list of instructions whish should be followed meticulously to ensure the success of the surgery. You may feel some discomfort and pain; however, your doctor will prescribe over the counter painkillers like Tylenol or Advil which are strong enough to take care of the pain. You will also need to ice the area so that the inflammation can be minimized. You can go back to work in a few days; however, you will have to refrain from indulging in strenuous activities this includes taxing workout regimens You can take a shower 48 hours after the procedure, however, you cannot use the bath tub or the swimming pool. Also, the doctor will tell you to stay away from sexual activities and ejaculation for four weeks after the surgery.
