Q13. What are the risks of a vasectomy reversal?

A13. All surgery comes with a small amount of risk. Complications are rare but they can happen and this is something to be aware of when making your decision. Vasectomy reversal is a commonly performed and safe procedure and the chance of something going wrong is rare. But a small minority of people do experience complications which include:

• Infection
• Bleeding within your scrotum
• Build up of fluid in your scrotum
• Damaged blood vessels
• Pinched nerves or scarring resulting in long term pain
• Bad reaction to the anaesthetic
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

These can occur during or after surgery. This is discussed further in our risks of vasectomy reversal section.

FAQS Index : A guide to Vasectomy Reversal

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Vasectomy Reversal FAQs

1. What is a vasectomy reversal?
2. Can a vasectomy reversal be performed as keyhole surgery?
3. Can I have a local anaesthetic?
4. Am I a suitable candidate for a vasectomy reversal?
5. If I am not suitable then is there an alternative?
6. How successful is vasectomy reversal?
7. What are the failure rates for vasectomy reversal?
8. How much does a vasectomy reversal cost?
9. Will the NHS pay for a vasectomy reversal?
10. How long does a vasectomy reversal take?
11. Which procedure will I need?

12. If my vasectomy reversal fails, can I have a second procedure?
13. What are the risks of a vasectomy reversal?
14. What is the recovery time after a vasectomy reversal?
15. How much time will I need off work?
16. When can I have sex after surgery?
17. How will I know if I am fertile?
18. Will my partner become pregnant following my surgery?
19. How long should I wait before having a vasectomy reversal?
20. Why is it more difficult than a vasectomy?

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