Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
vasovasostomy
[ vas-oh-va-sos-tuh-mee, vey-zoh- ]
Subclass of:
Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male; Sterilization Reversal; Anastomosis - action
Definitions related to vasovasostomy:
  • Surgical anastomosis or fistulization of the spermatic ducts to restore fertility in a previously vasectomized male.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • (vasectomy reversal procedure) A surgical procedure to reattach a previously cut vas deferens.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Vasectomy reversal is surgery to undo a vasectomy. It reconnects each tube (vas deferens) that carries sperm from a testicle into the semen. After a successful vasectomy reversal, sperm are again present in the semen, and you may be able to get your partner pregnant.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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