Vasectomy reversal surgery in Bournemouth

Why choose Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital for your vasectomy reversal surgery?

If you are a man whose personal circumstances have changed and you are considering a vasectomy reversal, our expert urology consultants at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital are here to help. They have an excellent track record of successful outcomes from their vasectomy reversal procedures, employing the most modern techniques in our spotlessly clean hospital setting.

Did you know Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital was the first Nuffield establishment to open in the UK? It's legacy, customer service and outstanding patient satisfaction ratings have set the bar high for the other Nuffield Health Hospitals across the country to follow.

What happens during vasectomy reversal surgery

• Vasectomy reversal is performed under general anaesthetic
• It usually takes between an 1 hour - 1.5 hours
• During a vasectomy the vas deferen tubes are cut preventing sperm from leaving the epididymis
• To reverse this procedure your surgeon in Bournemouth will locate the site of your vasectomy
• They will usually make cuts on each side of your scrotum
• After examining each testicle they will free up the tubes and remove any scar tissue
• Using a special microscope they will stitch the ends of the tubes back together
• They will close the surgical wounds with stitches.

After vasectomy reversal surgery at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital

• You should be able to go home the day of your procedure but you should arrange for someone to drive you
• Take over the counter pain relief such as Paracetamol if you have any discomfort, as advised by the clinical team
• You should avoid any strenuous activity or heavy lifting for at least 3 weeks after your surgery
• Gentle walking may speed your recovery
• Please discuss any return to work with your consultant
• About 6 - 8 weeks after your surgery you will need to return to our clinic to give a semen sample
• We will examine the sample for sperm
• If no sperm are present or your sperm count is very low we may ask you to return for another test at a later date.

General complications could include:

• Pain
• Infection in the surgical wound
• Bleeding.

Specific complications of a vasectomy reversal could include:

• Long term pain
• Bleeding within the scrotum
• Damage to blood vessel
• Scar tissue causing the tubes to block
• Failure to restore fertility.