Vasectomy Reversal

A vasectomy reversal is more complicated than a vasectomy, and the success of these technically challenging microsurgeries is dependent on the talent, training, and experience of the surgeon. At Ochsner Medical Center-Jefferson Highway, vasectomy reversals are performed by Dr. Eric Laborde, who completed a fellowship in male infertility and erectile dysfunction at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. At Ochsner LSU Health - Regional Urology, vasectomy reversals are performed by Dr. Jared Moss, who specializes in male fertility, erectile dysfunction and low testosterone. He also completed a fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.

Dr. Laborde and Dr. Moss are two of the few urological surgeons in the country who perform both vasovasostomies and epididymovasostomies.

To schedule an appointment at Ochsner Medical Center - Jefferson Highway, call 504-842-4083 today.

For patients in North Louisiana, appointments can be requested with Dr. Moss by completing an online form. Virtual visit appointments are also available for patients in the state of Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas. Request an appointment with Dr. Moss here.

During a vasectomy, the surgeon cuts or blocks the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testes to the penis. In a vasectomy reversal, the doctor rejoins these tubes. A successful vasectomy reversal makes it possible for sperm to be present in the semen once more, making pregnancy possible.

Vasectomy reversal can be accomplished with either a vasovasostomy or an epididymovasostomy (also called a vasoepididymostomy). With vasovasostomy, the surgeon reconnects the ends of the vas deferens together. With an epididymovasostomy, the vas deferens is attached to the small tube at the top of each of the testicles.

An epididymovasostomy is performed when sperm flow is blocked and a vasovasostomy won't be successful

While complications are rare, risks of vasectomy reversal surgery include:

• Infection at the surgery site
• Bleeding in the scrotum

Because vasectomy reversals are not always covered by insurance, Ochsner offers bundled payment plans. To learn more, contact 504-842-4083.