The objective of the vasectomy reversal surgery is to regain your sperm health and fertility by conducting an outpatient microsurgical procedure. The idea is to produce a passageway for the semen to pass through the epididymis without leaking. The sperm contained in the semen will then reach the prostate glands ready for ejaculation and fertilization inside the reproductive organ of the woman.
In the reversal vasectomy, the micro surgeon will attempt to connect and suture the ends of your vas deferens again, which was previously severed by your vasectomy procedure. The micro surgeon will open the clamped tubes and reconnect them to create a passageway for the semen to pass from the epididymis to the prostate glands. This will encourage a smooth sperm flow during ejaculation.
Difference between Vasectomy and Reversal Vasectomy
The reversal vasectomy will do the opposite of the vasectomy. The vasectomy seeks to block the passageway of the semen while the vasectomy reversal seeks to create a passageway for the semen.
Blockage or Scar Tissues
The surgeon may not be able to determine the presence of a blockage or scar tissues until the surgery. Please do not get dismayed. There is another option so solve this problem. The doctor may directly connect the vas deferens to the epididymis. The blockage can obstruct the flow of the semen, which will likely reduce your chances for having a child the natural way. This direct connect procedure is referred as the vasoepididymostomy. This option is commonly applied to males who decide to perform a vasectomy reversal 10 years or more after their vasectomy surgery.
Cost of the Reversal Vasectomy
There are three factors affecting the cost of any vasectomy reversal namely
* Location or state
* Professional fee
* Hospital or clinic charges
Location. The location or state greatly matters concerning the reversal vasectomy cost. There is an unusual display of price disparity between states or even between US and Canada. The normal vasectomy reversal prices in the United States is about $10,000 while in Canada is about $4,000 only. The procedures are comparable but it is cheaper by the thousands in Canada.
Professional Fee. Professional fees largely depend on the skill, experience, and the success rate of the surgeon you choose. The expertise of the surgeon greatly matters when it comes to fees.
Hospital or Clinic Charges. Although the surgeon is the major player for the fees, you also need to survey on the hospital or clinic charges. The price difference between clinics is also considerable. You may want to set some criteria in choosing a hospital or clinic such as the knowledge of the support staff and if the clinic specializes in performing reversal vasectomy procedure.
Add-on Charges - Anesthesia. One thing for sure, you will have add-on charges for the anesthesia procedure, which consists of the cost of the anesthesia and the professional fee of the anesthesiologist. The epidural anesthesia would save you about $2,500 to $4,000 if you perform this in the surgeon's dispensary only. However, considering the kind of complications that may arise during the procedure, it is best to have the vasectomy reversal done in the hospital.
Possible Charges - Type of Procedure. You need to bring extra money just in case the doctor will ask a bit more for the type of reversal vasectomy procedure performed on your vas deferens. The only way that the doctor will know the type of vasectomy reversal procedure to perform is when you are already open. It would be wise to prepare a little extra for extra charges.
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