Results of 87 single-layer microscopic technique for vasovasostomy.
- Author:
Byung Woo SON
1
;
Bup Wan KIM
;
Yoon Kyu PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Medical School, Kyungpook National University, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Vasovasostomy;
Single-layer closure
- MeSH:
Humans;
Male;
Pregnancy;
Pregnancy Rate;
Sperm Count;
Spermatozoa;
Vasovasostomy*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1993;34(5):904-908
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
From January 1986 to December 1991, 87 men who underwent single-layer microscopic vasovasotomy were evaluated and also 61 men were followed postoperatively. There was 90.2 (55/ 61 ) per cent return of sperm and 50.8 (31/61) per cent pregnancy using this technique. A 78.4 (24/ 31 ) per cent pregnancy rate was achieved within 8 months postoperatively. In this study there is no difference between the single-layer microscopic vasovasostomy and other microscopic vasectomy reversal in per cent of postoperatively obtaining normal sperm count and pregnancy. Since the single-layer microscopic vasovasostomy is easier, simpler, and time saving, this technique deserves further evaluation and performance.
