Vasoepididymostomy Definition

Vasoepididymostomy Sentence Examples

• Vasoepididymostomy connects the end of the vas deferens tube on each side of the scrotum directly to the epididymis on the same side.

• Vasoepididymostomy is done when an obstruction in the vas deferens close to the epididymis, or in the epididymis itself, is stopping sperm from getting through.

• Vasovasotomy tends to have better success rates than vasoepididymostomy.

• After vasoepididymostomy, the chance of a couple getting pregnant ranges from about 11% to 56%.

• If the first surgery left the vas deferens very short, or if there appears to be scar tissue near the epididymis, the second attempt may be the more complicated vasoepididymostomy.