Vasectomy Reversal Santa Monica

Vital Statistics Regarding Vasectomy Reversal Doctors

Because vasectomy reversal is a fairly new process, and there are not many male fertility specialists in the United States that will attempt vasectomy reversal, Santa Monica residents and Americans in general should be informed about the qualities a good vasectomy reversal doctor should possess. This will not only help males and couples feel good about their choice of doctor, it will also improve their chances at vasectomy reversal success.

Why micro-surgeons are best

Any operation that requires the manipulation of tiny structures, such as the vas deferens and epididymus, should be handled by a competent micro-surgeon. Though the bare minimum qualification for a vasectomy reversal doctor is a specialization in urology, potential vasectomy reversal patients should be aware that the doctor should also be a male fertility specialist and an experienced micro-surgeon.

The general success rate for vasectomy reversal is between 40 and 75 percent. However, microsurgical procedures result in a successful restoration of sperm to the seminal stream by a larger margin - from 75 to 97 percent of patients.

Surgical equipment and procedures used

The most successful micro-surgeons who perform vasectomy reversals regularly engage in epididymo-vasotomy, rather than the more common vasovasotomy. Epididymo-vasotomy rejoins the vas deferens at the epididymus, where blockage resulting from a vasectomy is likely to occur.

In addition, a top quality micro-surgeon does not rely on a loupe, or high-powered eyeglass, to view the vas deferens and epididymus. Rather, a state-of-the-art high-powered operating microscope should be used for the most precise alignment of the severed tube.

About Dr. Aaron Spitz

Offering a complete range of male fertility services, from counseling and consultation to reversal operations and final sperm analysis, Aaron Spitz, MD, showcases his practice at http://www.vasectomyreversalusa.com. Dr. Spitz is one of the nation's top vasectomy reversal doctors.