Epididymovasostomy is an even more complex and delicate vasectomy reversal procedure that is performed when a blockage is discovered in the epididymis. The epididymovasostomy requires greater surgical expertise than that of a vasovasostomy.

The Epididymovasostomy microsurgery consists of connecting the vas deferens to the epididymis to bypass obstruction. It is performed in an attempt to cure azoospermia caused by blockage. Often a person who has had a vasectomy for a longer period of time may find this method to be more successful.

Why would you need a Epididymovasostomy?

Epididymovasostomy is reversing a vasectomy in a highly complicated procedure and surgeons must be specialty trained. Epididymovasostomy is reserved for patients who has poor sperm flow, possibly due to a blockage. If your doctor finds an obstruction or damage to the vas deferens, they will then opt for this second type of procedure.

The Epididymovasostomy microsurgery consists of connecting the vas deferens to the epididymis to bypass obstruction. It is performed in an attempt to cure azoospermia caused by blockage. Often a person who has had a vasectomy for a longer period of time may find this method to be more successful.

During a vasectomy, the vas deferens that carry sperm from the testicles to the seminal vesicles, are cut, tied, and or cauterised. While a vasectomy is considered to be a permanent solution for male sterilisation, the procedure can be reversed- and highly successful if choosing a reverse vasectomy fellowship trained microsurgeon. This is a simpler procedure out of the two surgeries for a vasectomy reversal.

A Epididymovasostomy microsurgery is only used if the surgeon believes their to be some sort of blockage- if your vasectomy was relatively recent, and the vas to vas connection works, where the doctor sees a nice flow of sperm, this method will not be required. You will have a simpler procedure called a Vasovasostomy.

An epididymovasostomy involves connecting of the severed vas tube onto the epididymis next to the testes. Due to the tiny size of the epididymis tubing, it is more technically demanding than a standard reversal operation and can take much longer.

If you would like to speak to our team about Epididymovasostomy or other treatments, please call us on 0161 327 1269 or email us at info@urologyclinics.co.uk.

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