Does it matter who performs my vasectomy reversal?
You only want to have the vasectomy procedure performed once and you want it to be successful. Not every vasectomy reversal surgeon is the same. Success rates for a vasectomy reversal start with an exceptional surgeon. Every vasectomy reversal surgeon is not the same. There are physicians who may offer a lower price to perform the procedure in their office, offer bargain prices and use subpar material and staffing for the procedure.
Dr. Gittens is a fellowship trained microsurgeon and board certified urologist who was specifically trained to perform your vasectomy reversal. We operate in one of the leading hospital systems in the region providing excellent care. We specialize in vasectomy reversals with up t0 ninety-five percent of our patients having sperm when they ejaculate during their first semen analysis.
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Microscopic Vasectomy Reversal
Vasectomy reversal refers to two possible procedures: Vasovasostomy, and the more technically advanced, Vasoepididymostomy.
Vasovasostomy
The vasovasostomy is performed under an operating microscope. Dr. Gittens places small sutures in the inner portion of the vas deferens bringing the inner tubing back together. The outer portion of the vas deferens is then approximated and sutured back together.
Vasoepididymostomy
The vasoepididymostomy is performed when the vasovasostomy is likely to be unsuccessful. Few physicians are qualified to perform this procedure. In order to ensure the best chance of a positive outcome, seeing a doctor qualified in is essential. The decision to perform the vasoepididymostomy is based on whether the tubules (epididymis) that exit the testicle are occluded. If so, Dr. Gittens will find a small tubule before the occlusion and connect the vas deferens to that segment.
