Kavoussi PK. Vasectomy reversal: A review of the evaluation, techniques, and outcomes. World J Clin Urol 2015; 4(1): 48-55 [DOI: 10.5410/wjcu.v4.i1.48]
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Parviz K Kavoussi, MD, FACS, Reproductive Urologist, Department of Reproductive Urology, Austin Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, 4303 James Casey Street, Austin, TX 78745, United States. pkavoussi@austinfertility.com
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Urology & Nephrology
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World J Clin Urol. Mar 24, 2015; 4(1): 48-55 Published online Mar 24, 2015. doi: 10.5410/wjcu.v4.i1.48
Vasectomy reversal: A review of the evaluation, techniques, and outcomes
Parviz K Kavoussi
Parviz K Kavoussi, Department of Reproductive Urology, Austin Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, Austin, TX 78745, United States
Author contributions: Kavoussi PK performed literature review, evaluated level of evidence, and wrote the paper.
Conflict-of-interest: The author has no relevant conflict of interest to this work but is a speaker for Abbvie and Auxilium pharmaceuticals.
Open-Access: This article is an open-access article which was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Correspondence to: Parviz K Kavoussi, MD, FACS, Reproductive Urologist, Department of Reproductive Urology, Austin Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, 4303 James Casey Street, Austin, TX 78745, United States. pkavoussi@austinfertility.com
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Received: December 15, 2014 Peer-review started: December 17, 2014 First decision: January 8, 2015 Revised: January 20, 2015 Accepted: February 10, 2015 Article in press: February 12, 2015 Published online: March 24, 2015
Abstract
This review highlights the evaluation and treatment of men who have undergone vasectomy and desire vasectomy reversal to father children. For surgeons offering this treatment, the appropriate evaluation and treatment are crucial for acceptable outcomes. Although variations on surgical approaches have evolved over the years, one constant is the need for a high level of training and skill in microsurgical techniques.
Core tip: This review highlights the evaluation and treatment of men who have undergone vasectomy and desire vasectomy reversal to father children. For surgeons offering this treatment, appropriate evaluation and treatment are crucial for acceptable outcomes. Although variations on surgical approaches have evolved over the years, one constant is the need for a high level of training and skill in microsurgical techniques.
