Dr. Parviz Kavoussi lectures on robot assisted vasectomy reversal at RAMSES meeting

The robot assisted microsurgery and endoscopic surgery society (RAMSES) is an international group of multidisciplinary robotic microsurgeons. RAMSES holds a scientific congress annually which took place in Orlando, Florida this year. As a pioneer and high-volume robotic vasectomy reversal surgeon, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was included as a faculty member at the RAMSES meeting at which […]

Prednisone may help men struggling to conceive after vasectomy reversal

Prednisone Vasectomy Reversal, Dr. Luke Machen, Austin Fertility

Every year in the US, approximately 500,000 men undergo a vasectomy, and 3-6% of these men ultimately elect to have the vasectomy reversed. Fortunately, success rates for vasectomy reversal when using an operative microscope can exceed 95%. However, despite a successful operation, a small number of men can have persistently low sperm counts as a […]

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi contributes chapter on robot assisted vasectomy reversal

Smith’s Textbook of Endourology is widely considered the leading surgical textbook for urologic surgeons performing minimally invasive high technology surgery.  Dr. Parviz Kavoussi, as a leading expert in robot assisted vasectomy reversal, was selected to contribute the chapter on robot assisted vasectomy reversal in the 4th edition of this text.  The chapter includes the appropriate […]

FAQ: What kind of anesthesia is used for a vasectomy reversal?

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It is preferred to perform vasectomy reversal under general anesthesia, mainly to ensure that the patient is completely still during this fine, meticulous procedure. The opening to the canal that is reconnected in the vas deferens for sperm to flow through is no larger than the period at the end of this sentence and the […]

FAQ: What is the recovery from vasectomy reversal like?

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The recovery is generally very similar to that of the vasectomy. Some soreness and swelling should be expected. Most men are back to their normal routine within a week following vasectomy reversal. It is highly recommended to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for the first 2 weeks after vasectomy reversal.

FAQ: What is a vasoepididymostomy or the more complex type of vasectomy reversal?

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When men have a vasectomy reversal 15 years or greater after a vasectomy, there is higher chance of having to undergo vaso-epididymostomy. This complex microsurgical reconstruction connects the upper (abdominal) end of the vas deferens to a microscopic epididymal tubule (in the structure between the testicle and the vas deferens where sperm mature and learn […]

FAQ: How big is the incision made for vasectomy reversal?

In most cases, the scrotal incision Dr. Parviz Kavoussi makes to perform vasectomy reversal is the same size as the one made for the vasectomy, regardless of if it is performed microsurgically or with robot assistance. Both sides can be reversed through this one small incision.

FAQ: What surgical techniques does Dr. Parviz Kavoussi offer for vasectomy reversal?

Our vasectomy reversal patients are offered, and can opt for, either a mini-incision microsurgical technique or a da Vinci® robot assisted technique. The microsurgical technique utilizes an operative microscope above the patient’s body which magnifies the structures being operated on. The robotic technique utilizes the cutting edge technology of the robotic system providing high definition, […]