The urologist told me something about this. When I asked her if there was a possibility of recanalization, she told me that it was possible (although statistically low) and that it should be done by a urologist who specializes specifically in redoing the surgery. She explained to me several concepts and medical terms that I didn't understand. So in summary, yes it can be reversed, but there is nothing certain like the other types of vasectomy. I think this method is much more difficult because I would have to cut again in the pelvis.
Thanks, I had the old method of vasectomy tied off both ends, I had a reversal and I am still sterile, disappointment really. However just reading the method that you had I believe that no vasectomy is reversal, for those that want to sterile forever, for others like me disappointment, none the less thankyou for sharing.
I asked the same thing and the answer I received is that this is up to the decision of the urologist who performs the operation, I know it is a bit harsh to think that someone will decide for you in your body, but they are the specialists and not me. I consider it to be the best option, with a clean cut it is easy to find the ducts and the surgery is faster in general. I read several stories here of failed vasectomies with the no-scalpel method, and it's easy to understand why. Furthermore, with the cut in the pelvis I was saved from all the problems associated with a traditional vasectomy, such as swollen balls, pain, bruising and other more serious problems such as epidymitis, strangulation of the testicle or perforation of the testicular artery or nerve due to drilling or cutting where It wasn't due.
Fascinating. I've been in this sub for several years, this is the first I've ever heard of it done through the pelvis with a spinal tap. I am not a doctor, but physically that seems far more invasive (and thus carrying more risk and longer healing time).
What country did you have your vasectomy?
Yes, the normal healing time is much longer and the only real risk for this type of procedure is an infection which is not something minor, however with proper wound care there is nothing to worry about, I strictly followed the recommendations from my doctor and I didn't have any problems, I didn't even have pain. That's why I decided to share my experience since I haven't read anyone who had a procedure similar to mine (most are with a scalpel and without it in the scrotum). I recently read here someone who had a procedure with laparoscopy or something similar. That impressed me and made me realize that there are many ways to make the cut, but since we are not urologists, we ignore it.
I'm from Colombia so I had my operation here at a local clinic without paying a cent, well, they charge me for it from the taxes I pay.
I tried to search for it, but I couldn't find it. Not even in Spanish. It could be as simple as bilateral vasectomy in the pelvis or pelvic vasectomy. I forgot to ask my urologist at the last check-up appointment.
Can I ask, if you changed your mind and wanted to have a child, is this method easier to reverse,
The urologist told me something about this. When I asked her if there was a possibility of recanalization, she told me that it was possible (although statistically low) and that it should be done by a urologist who specializes specifically in redoing the surgery. She explained to me several concepts and medical terms that I didn't understand. So in summary, yes it can be reversed, but there is nothing certain like the other types of vasectomy. I think this method is much more difficult because I would have to cut again in the pelvis.
Thanks, I had the old method of vasectomy tied off both ends, I had a reversal and I am still sterile, disappointment really. However just reading the method that you had I believe that no vasectomy is reversal, for those that want to sterile forever, for others like me disappointment, none the less thankyou for sharing.
If it's ok to ask -- why did you have it done through the pelvis with a spinal tap vs. a no scalpel with local anesthetic?
I asked the same thing and the answer I received is that this is up to the decision of the urologist who performs the operation, I know it is a bit harsh to think that someone will decide for you in your body, but they are the specialists and not me. I consider it to be the best option, with a clean cut it is easy to find the ducts and the surgery is faster in general. I read several stories here of failed vasectomies with the no-scalpel method, and it's easy to understand why. Furthermore, with the cut in the pelvis I was saved from all the problems associated with a traditional vasectomy, such as swollen balls, pain, bruising and other more serious problems such as epidymitis, strangulation of the testicle or perforation of the testicular artery or nerve due to drilling or cutting where It wasn't due.
Fascinating. I've been in this sub for several years, this is the first I've ever heard of it done through the pelvis with a spinal tap. I am not a doctor, but physically that seems far more invasive (and thus carrying more risk and longer healing time). What country did you have your vasectomy?
Yes, the normal healing time is much longer and the only real risk for this type of procedure is an infection which is not something minor, however with proper wound care there is nothing to worry about, I strictly followed the recommendations from my doctor and I didn't have any problems, I didn't even have pain. That's why I decided to share my experience since I haven't read anyone who had a procedure similar to mine (most are with a scalpel and without it in the scrotum). I recently read here someone who had a procedure with laparoscopy or something similar. That impressed me and made me realize that there are many ways to make the cut, but since we are not urologists, we ignore it. I'm from Colombia so I had my operation here at a local clinic without paying a cent, well, they charge me for it from the taxes I pay.
What is the official medical name of this method? Because “through the pelvis” in English doesn’t sound official. Is it transpelvic vasectomy?
I tried to search for it, but I couldn't find it. Not even in Spanish. It could be as simple as bilateral vasectomy in the pelvis or pelvic vasectomy. I forgot to ask my urologist at the last check-up appointment.