The reversing vasectomy operation is undertaken at the BMI Park Hospital Arnold, Nottingham. The procedure usually takes place under a general anaesthetic to enable your body to be absolutely still. It takes 1 - 2 hours and involves very delicate surgery.

 

 

Microscope-Assisted Vasovasostomy

The vasa deferentia are muscular tubes that feel like a "rat's tail". The internal openings are very small and are best seen using a microscope. This allows the surgeon to join the tubes together very accurately using the finest stitches and gives the best possible results.

The surgeon makes a single cut in the centre of the scrotum to reduce the amount of trauma in this delicate area. This reduces the risk of infection and bruising. Occasionally, two incisions are required. The ends of the vasa deferentia are located and carefully pulled through the incision. Any blockages are removed and this is confirmed using special tests. On a few occasions the blockage is permanent on one side and so only the vas deferens on the other side can be rejoined. However, this should not limit your partner becoming pregnant. 

Using the magnified view of the microscope, it is then possible to make a water-tight join. The rejoined vasa deferentia are then replaced and the external cut is sewn together with dissolvable stitches. 

The wound should be healed in 10 days.

 

For further information please email my secretary Bev bpugh@bmihealthcare.co.uk or you can ring us on: