Unsnip

Statistics Regarding the Vasectomy Reversal Procedure

For a male patient who has formerly made the decision to undergo a vasectomy, seeking a vasectomy reversal or unsnip has become a viable option to restore the ability to conceive. Since it is a surgical procedure, it is important to consider as many factors as possible when deciding whether to elect a vasectomy reversal, and choosing a vasectomy reversal doctor to perform the procedure.

Chances of success

From patient to patient, and from doctor to doctor, the success rates for the vasectomy reversal procedure varies widely. The general percentage of former vasectomy patients who are able to conceive again following a vasectomy reversal is between 40 and 75 percent, when the procedure is performed by a certified urologist using vasovasostomy.

However, the rate of success rises to between 75 and 97 percent in cases where the vasectomy reversal doctor is a male fertility specialist and micro-surgeon with a good track record of restoring fertility. This is because the process of vasectomy reversal involves reconnecting the slender tube, known as the vas deferens, which brings sperm into the urethra to mix with the seminal flow. It is a difficult process, and often the vas deferens must be reconnected at the delicate epididymus.

Certain factors regarding the patient also contribute to the possibility of success. Exposure to high heat, smoking, and particular medications may adversely affect a former vasectomy patient's ability to conceive following a vasectomy reversal.

About Dr. Aaron Spitz

Ranked among the top American doctors who specialize in male fertility and micro-surgery, Aaron Spitz, MD, has a history of successful vasectomy reversal or unsnip, including cases which have previously failed. Through his practice, Dr. Spitz provides a full range of services, including consultations, vasectomy reversal surgery, and follow-up care. He also offers other fertility services for males and couples who are not good candidates for vasectomy reversal. Learn more at http://www.vasectomyreversalusa.com.