Vasoepididymostomy: The Complex "Bypass" Vasectomy Reversal

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Video demonstrates the technique of vasoepididymostomy for vasectomy reversal. Vasoepididymostomy involves connection of the severed vas deferens to the epididymis and is more technically demanding than the vasovasostomy. For a vasectomy reversal that involves a vasoepididymostomy, there are two microsurgical approaches. The procedure involves a similar surgical incision as vasovasostomy; however, unlike with a vasovasostomy, the testis is usually delivered into the field for this more complex microsurgery. After the findings from the vasal fluid are reviewed showing epididymal obstruction, the epididymis is exposed by opening the outer testis covering (tunica vaginalis). The epididymis is inspected and an individual tubule is selected to enter and connect to the vas deferens. From this point on, one of two epididymovasostomy techniques is taken. In the mucosa-to-mucosa, end to side method, an opened epididymal tubule is connected to the cut end of the vas deferens with 4 to 6 small (10-0) simple sutures placed around the circumference of each. Video by Dr. Wayne Kuang.

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