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vasovasostomy - a surgical procedure that attempts to restore the function of the vas deferens after a vasectomy

surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, surgery, operation - a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body; "they will schedule the operation as soon as an operating room is available"; "he died while undergoing surgery"

References in periodicals archive

This obviates the need for a second surgery to retrieve sperm for IVF in the event of a failed vasovasostomy.

Fertility Preservation in Men: Overview of Current and Emerging Trends

Microsurgical vasovasostomy for post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) (Grade 3C) Persistent scrotal pain after vasectomy is a fairly rare complication.

A Canadian Urological Association best practice statement on chronic scrotal pain

Antisperm autoantibody responses to vasectomy and vasovasostomy in Fischer and Lewis rats.

Effects of varicocelectomy on anti-sperm antibody in patients with varicocele

* Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy) and inguinal or scrotal orchiectomy should be considered only after all other treatment modalities have failed.

An algorithm for the treatment of chronic testicular pain: exhaust conservative medical therapy prior to considering surgical options, using this algorithm as your guide

The text includes chapters with color photographs on cystectomy, nephrectomy, vasovasostomy, adrenalectomy, and pediatric urology that cover equipment, methods, anatomic considerations, patient selection and preparation, and study outcomes.

Robotics in urologic surgery. (DVD-ROM included)

RDA: The use of ultrasound to evaluate scrotal contents was a major advance, as was the development of new techniques, instruments, and exquisite suture materials for microsurgical varicocelectomy, vasovasostomy, and vasoepididymostomy.

In good company: Richard D. Amelar, MD, reflects on the importance of mentorship and partnership

Unlike a vasectomy, however, reversal would theoretically be much simpler and much less expensive, about another $1,000, compared with $5,000-$12,000 for a vasovasostomy.

More male contraceptive options on horizon