Dr. Larish performs vasectomy reversal micro-surgery at Gramercy Surgery Center. This state of the art facility utilizes the most modern and advanced high quality surgical microscope, micro-instruments and the most highly trained nurses and support staff.
Dr. Larish has helped many men successfully reverse their vasectomies.
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Vasectomy reversal provides an opportunity for men to once again have the opportunity to have children. Vasectomies themselves are most commonly thought of as permanent procedures. And, that is true for many situations. They can be hard to reverse and as a result should be considered a permanent situation for men. However, vasectomy reversal has improved in recent years.
Now, it is more likely than ever that men will be able to overcome their original procedure to gain back fertility. However, a wide range of factors plays a role in whether or not this will occur.
According to statistics, about 500,000 men annually have a vasectomy as a form of birth control. It’s a highly effective way of limiting the ability of a man to be fertile. In fact, only one or two women out of more than 1,000 will become pregnant after a partner has had a vasectomy.
Reversing the procedure is not as easy nor as successful. There are two methods used by urologists to reverse the procedure. If a man has a vasovasostomy, which is the most common form, it is likely to work 85 percent of the time. This leads to about 55 percent of those men impregnating a partner. For those men who have the more complex procedure of vasoepididymostomy, the chances of success are about the same, but can be slightly less. This procedure also takes longer to recover from and as much as 15 months before sperm count is high enough to allow for a higher chance at pregnancy.
Many factors play a role in whether or not you will have a successful outcome. Your urologist will talk to you about this. Some factors that may limit success include:
If you are wondering whether or not this procedure could be a good option for your needs, the best step is to schedule a consultation with an urologist to determine what your chances are.
When you are ready, call our offices at 646-862-5500 to schedule a consultation with the best vasectomy reversal doctor in New York.
You are considering the benefit of having a vasectomy reversal. If it works, it could mean that you are able to have a child. For many men, this can create a whole new path in life and it can be exciting. However, like any other sensitive procedure, it is a risk. Do you want to go through with this? What can you expect after it is over? For many men, it is these questions that give them the confidence to move forward with the procedure. One of the most common questions asked is whether or not the recovery from a vasectomy reversal is long.
When you talk with your urologist as well as with your surgeon after the procedure, one of the key factors to discuss is the expectations of the procedure. First, your doctor is likely to tell you that between 55 and 90 percent of the time it is successful. Whether or not it leads to pregnancy is further determined asked on a variety of other factors.
In terms of healing, most of the time, the healing and recovery process is rather quickly. It is also fairly easy without a great deal of pain and discomfort. For most men, the pain that occurs after surgery is often easily controlled with over the counter pain medications. In about 50 percent of the cases, the pain is much like the pain you had after your vasectomy. Some men, about 25 percent of them, feel that the reversal procedure is less painful while the other 25 percent believe it is more painful. In most cases, it is rare that men will need pain medications more than a few days to a week.
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If you are considering a vasectomy reversal, choose a doctor you can trust. Call our offices at 646-862-5500 and meet with the best urologist in New York today.
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that disrupts the flow of sperm through the vas deferens.
A vasectomy reversal is a surgical procedure that restores the flow of sperm through the vas deferens.
Approximately 5% of men with a vasectomy will choose to have a vasectomy reversal. These include men who remarry and desire to have more children. Others seek vasectomy reversal after the death of a child. A small percentage of men seek reversal for relief of scrotal pain attributed to the vasectomy.
It is advised to have a vasectomy reversal as soon as the decision is made to have more children. The length of time from vasectomy to reversal surgery correlates with success so it is best to perform the surgery as early as possible. Another consideration is the possible extended length of time before viable sperm return to the ejaculate following reversal surgery.
Results of recent studies indicate that following microsurgical vasovasostomy sperm appears in the semen in approximately 85 to 97% of men. Approximately 50 percent of couples subsequently achieve a pregnancy. Following microsurgical vasoepididymostomy, sperm appears in the semen in approximately 65% of men. Approximately 20 percent of couples subsequently achieve a pregnancy. The presence of testicular failure or atrophy negatively impacts the success rate of vasectomy reversal.
A vasectomy reversal procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and takes about three to five hours. Pain medication is prescribed for the first two post-operative days after which over-the-counter analgesics (Tylenol, Motrin, Advil) are enough to minimize discomfort. Most patients return to work within three days unless their occupation involves strenuous physical activity or extended periods of driving.
Vasectomy reversal costs can vary depending on the quality of the original vasectomy and which procedure is required. Most vasectomy reversals are not covered by health insurance, but they are the most effective and least expensive option for achieving pregnancy after a vasectomy. Dr. Larish offers very competitive rates and has assembled a fixed-cost vasectomy reversal fee providing his patients with a clear understanding of their costs up front and eliminating any surprise or hidden fees. Currently, Dr. Larish is offering a reduced fee for 2013 to help couples achieve their dreams of having a child. There are also helpful resources for insurance and financing.
Every surgery entails some risk. However, severe complications are extremely rare. Most patients only experience minor pain, swelling and bruising. Infection and bleeding are uncommon. A delayed complication of vasectomy reversal consists of scarring at the site of reconnection of the vas deferens and occurs in 2% of all patients per year until five years post-operatively.
If you are interested in learning more about vasectomy reversal or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Larish, New Yorks top expert on vasectomy reversal, Call us today!
Vasectomy surgery entails cutting the vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the ejaculate in order to produce long term sterility. (click to enlarge)
Vasectomy reversal micro-surgery entails reconnecting the two ends of the vas deferens utilizing a surgical microscope, micro-instruments and micro-sutures in order to allow the sperm to enter the ejaculate and regain fertility after vasectomy surgery.
