Reasons You Should Look Elsewhere for Your Vasectomy Reversal

This blog will let you know who is NOT right for my practice or procedure. I’ve been doing vasectomy reversals for a number of years now. I’ve seen or talked with thousands of patients. And I’ve come to realize there are some patients who are just not right for my practice or procedure.

1. I will not perform the procedure for “health reasons”. I’ve talked to a number of men who believe that having their vasectomy reversed would be good for their health. None of these benefits have been proven. I will not perform my procedure for any reason other than the desire to have children.
2. I strongly encourage patients more than 9 years from vasectomy to go to a surgeon who does the more complicated, expensive bypass procedures. But some simply cannot afford it. These are also the patients that would not proceed with a second surgery if the simple vas reconnection did not work. If patients cannot afford to get to a bypass surgeon as I advise, then I will do the simple vas reconnect for them that offers a 72% rate of return of live sperm.
3. I will not perform the surgery for patients who are only seeking relief from post vasectomy syndrome (PVS). They should seek an expert in PVS to provide them with the specialized care they need.

If you meet one of the criteria above, I urge you to seek advice elsewhere.

But if your vasectomy was within the last nine years and you and your wife sincerely desire to be open once again to the possibility of children, then you are likely a good fit for this practice.