Microscopic 2-Layer Vasovasostomy.
- Author:
Tong Choon PARK
1
;
Uk KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Yeungnam University, College of Medicine, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
vasovasostomy;
infertility
- MeSH:
Family Planning Services;
Follow-Up Studies;
Granuloma;
Humans;
Infertility;
Korea;
Male;
Spermatozoa;
Urology;
Vasectomy;
Vasovasostomy*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1988;29(4):597-601
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Vasectomy has become a popular method for family planning in Korea and this has been followed by an increase in the number of patients requesting vasectomy reversal. Recently, microsurgical 2-layer vasovasostomy has been in vogue throughout the world. From May 1983 to December 1986, 56 men underwent bilateral microscopic 2-layer vasovasostomy at the Department of Urology, Yeungnam University Hospital. of those patients for whom follow-up information was available, 88.9% revealed normal sperm densities in ejaculates and 62.9% of their partners have conceived. Besides the microsurgical technique of operator, interval between vasectomy and its reversal, presence or absence of sperm in vas fluid, and of sperm granuloma at the time of vasovasostomy were important factors in determining the outcome of vasectomy reversal.
