Can severe swelling caused by a vasectomy make a vasectomy reversal complicated and challenging 3 years later?
I had severe swelling after my vasectomy. Now, three years later, a vasectomy reversal is proving challenging and complicated. Could this be due to the original vasectomy? Why would this occur?
Answers from doctors (3)
Usually not. A vasectomy reversal should be able to be accomplished, especially if performed by an experienced surgeon. May be a problem when done in an office setting, but would probably not when done in an operating room as most of us prefer.
Hope this helps,
Robert Oates, M.D.
www.robertoatesmd.com
Published on Jul 11, 2012
What you have described is a hematoma. These generally completely resolve. I would not think that having had a hematoma three years previous to reversal would pose any additional challenges to the surgeon. An infection on the other hand can cause what is called a reactive hydrocele and fibrosis of the tissues around the vasectomy site. This may make the initial dissection of the reversal procedure (getting the two sides of the vas ready for the anastamosis) but should not complicate the repair or the results.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
If the swelling was from a hematoma, it should resolve with time. Not sure why the reversal is proving challenging at this time.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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