Is the vasecetomy reversal procedure as quick as the vasectomy?
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Not at all. It takes up to an hour per side to reverse a vasectomy under general anesthesia.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Hi, a vasectomy reversal should be performed with an operating microscope as the connection that needs to be made is too small to just use your eyes. It is delicate and, generally, if done well, should take about 2-3 hours.
Hope this helps,
Dr. Robert Oates, Boston
Published on Jul 11, 2012
No, on average a reversal takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours and requires a microscope and microscopic suture.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
No! It takes a few hours and is usually done in a surgery center under a microscope and with some type of anesthesia. That's why it's so much more expensive.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
No, a reversal is a couple of hours procedure that is done with a microscope in the O.R. It may take 1 to 2 hours, but it is still an outpatient procedure.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
No. a reversal is considerably longer. Typically taking several hours.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Vasectomy 15-20 minutes
Reversal 2.5-3.5 hours
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No reversal of vasectomy is done under microscope ,it is more time consuming compared to vasectomy.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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