Reader Question I see a lot of ads for vasectomy reversal surgery, is it really that successful…and painless??

Bill,

Dallas, TX

Vasectomy reversal is performed under a microscope with very high magnification, using delicate instruments and suture that Dr. Silber designed specifically for this surgery. Vasectomy reversal is very successful when done by an experienced micro-surgeon.

The most important technical advance in vasectomy reversal medicine is the use of the high-powered operating microscope. Vasectomy reversal is often the best option to restore fertility in men who have had a vasectomy. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the number of men who undergo a vasectomy each year in the United States is approximately 500,000. I am not sure about the painless part :)