Vasovasostomy

A surgery that partially reverses a vasectomy by reconnecting the vas deferens, done as a microsurgery.

Vasovasostomy (literally connection of the vas to the vas) is a surgery by which vasectomies are partially reversed. It is a form of microsurgery first performed by Australian surgeon Dr. Earl Owen in 1971. The procedure is typically performed by urologists, most of whom use an operative microscope for magnification, under general or regional anesthesia. It is typically an out-patient procedure, meaning the patient goes home the same day.

Not always; success depends on factors such as time since the vasectomy and the surgeon's skill.

No. In most cases the vas deferens can be reattached but, in many cases, fertility is not achieved. Reasons include blockages in the vas deferens and the presence of autoantibodies which disrupt normal sperm activity. Generally, the shorter the interval since the vasectomy, the higher the chance of success. If the interval since the vasectomy is less than fifteen years, the prognosis is described as 70% or better. This record describes what the sources state and is not medical advice.