After the Operation

On average the operation takes about 2 hours. When you are comfortable, you will be discharged and painkillers such as paracetamol should be sufficient.

Sometimes, patients can feel nauseous as a result of the anaesthetic. It is advisable to have someone to drive you home.

It is important to take the week off work and spend most of the time resting. Supportive underpants or a jockstrap should be worn. During this week, the wound should be kept clean with daily baths. 

 

Possible Complications

Mild complications can occur following a vasectomy reversal. Some minor bruising is common and does not need treatment. Occasionally, a large bruise (haematoma) develops in the scrotum which can require further surgery but this is very rare.

Infections can occur as this is a sweaty part of the body. They are usually superficial and respond to antibiotics. Look out for an increase in pain and soreness as the area becomes red and inflamed. If this were to happen, you should contact your surgeon.

 

Semen tests are taken after 3 months looking for signs of moving sperm and your surgeon will contact you with the results.

 

For more information, please ring my secretary, Bev, on Nottingham 0115 966 2118 or email her at bpugh@bmihealthcare.co.uk.