Vesectomy procedure - vascetomy reversal, failure

Vesectomy (visectomy, vascetomy, vesectomy) is a fairly uncomplicated and safe male sterilization operation. However - it IS possible - a vasectomy can fail.

What is the vasectomy (vesectomy) procedure?

The vesectomy is performed in the scrotum, where all hair is first shaved off and then there is an injection of an anaesthetic (locally). The vascetomy then proceeds with two minor inciscions placed by the scrotums (for a bilateral operation), where the vas deferens tubes are lifted outside and cut off, sometimes removing a small bit as well. The cuts are then sealed with either heat (electrically) or with stitches. The scrotums are sealed back with micro-stitches and after a short rest, the patient is ready to go home again from the vasectomy. 

The new Vasclip operation (or rather: method) has recently been approved by the FDA. This is when a special type of clip is used to close off the tubes wihout actually cutting them and thereby making the vasectomy possible to reverse. The other parts of the operation, the cutting open the scrotum etc is similar to above.

Although a vasectomy is thought to be a permanent operation, a lot of patients later change their minds and want to reverse the vasectemy. A vesectemy can be reversed but not in all cases. If reversed, the success rate is not impressing, giving only around 50% result. For reversals, the Vasclip operation is much better.

Vascetomy (visectomy) failure risk

Although a visectomy is very safe, there is a small failure risk. Around one operation in two thousand will either fail or have severe complications.

The sex drive will not change, nor will there be any other change to your masculinity or sexuality. Erections and ejaculations will be just as before. In fact, several patients have reported improved sex life after a vasectamy due to the relief of any worries about pregnancy. In a few cases, there are sexual complications following vasectomies but these are usually entirely psychological/emotional and not a (physical) side effect of the operation.

Will a vasectomy protect against STD's and HIV?

No it will not. It is still as before, only condoms and other precautions will protect you there. A vasectomy will not stop any STD's or HIV from being transfered. A vesectomy (vascetomy) will only be effective as a protection against unwanted pregnancy.