ReviewAsian journal of andrology
Vasectomy reversal: a clinical update.
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 82 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Novel male contraceptives.Future science OA · 2026Review
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- Comparison of modified one-layer and formal two-layer microsurgical vasovasostomy for vasectomy reversal.Basic and clinical andrology · 2026Article
- Safety and pharmacokinetics of the non-hormonal male contraceptive YCT-529.Communications medicine · 2025Article
- Financial considerations among adult men undergoing vasectomy: cost analysis and modeling of outpatient costs associated with vasectomy.Translational andrology and urology · 2025Article
- Synthetic androgens for male contraception.Contraception · 2025Review
- Comparing vasectomy techniques, recovery and complications: tips and tricks.International journal of impotence research · 2025Review
- Epididymal Dissociation to Facilitate Vasectomy Reversal in a Patient With Sizeable Vasal Defect: A Case Report.Case reports in urology · 2025Article
- The mechanism of oxidative stress in asthenozoospermia and antioxidant strategies: a review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Review
- The landscape of male contraception A narrative review.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2024Review
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- The uniqueness of on-demand male contraception.Molecular aspects of medicine · 2024Review
- The effects of different vasovasostomy techniques on motility of vas deferens (vas motility following vasovasostomy).World journal of urology · 2023Article
- Non-Hormonal Contraception.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- A Narrative Review Discussing Vasectomy-Related Impact upon the Status of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Biomarkers and Semen Microbiota.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- A realistic model for vasectomy reversal training using swine testicles.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2023Article
- A successful Vasovasostomy operation.Clinical case reports · 2022Article
- Vasectomy Regret or Lack Thereof.Health psychology research · 2022Article
- Crossed vasoepididymostomy: A step-by-step guide.Urology video journal · 2021Article
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Abstract
Vasectomy is a safe and effective method of contraception used by 42-60 million men worldwide. Approximately 3%-6% of men opt for a vasectomy reversal due to the death of a child or divorce and remarriage, change in financial situation, desire for more children within the same marriage, or to alleviate the dreaded postvasectomy pain syndrome. Unlike vasectomy, vasectomy reversal is a much more technically challenging procedure that is performed only by a minority of urologists and places a larger financial strain on the patient since it is usually not covered by insurance. Interest in this procedure has increased since the operating microscope became available in the 1970s, which consequently led to improved patency and pregnancy rates following the procedure. In this clinical update, we discuss patient evaluation, variables that may influence reversal success rates, factors to consider in choosing to perform vasovasostomy versus vasoepididymostomy, and the usefulness of vasectomy reversal to alleviate postvasectomy pain syndrome. We also review the use of robotics for vasectomy reversal and other novel techniques and instrumentation that have emerged in recent years to aid in the success of this surgery.
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