What are the Complications of a Vasectomy Reversal?

A vasectomy reversal is considered a safe surgery, and complications are rare.  Your surgeon will discuss all of the potential complications with you before you undergo the procedure. 

• Allergies to anaesthetic
• Bleeding – your surgeon can use drains to ensure the blood leaves the area
• Infection – like any surgery there is always a risk of infection.  This can be treated with early diagnosis and antibiotics
• Blood clots caused by excessive bleeding
• Prolonged pain – sometimes the nerves within the scrotum can become damaged during surgery.  This is likely to require further treatments.
• Testicular atrophy – damage to the blood vessels in the testes that can have long term effects It is very rare that there are any complications with a vasectomy reversal procedure, and there are things that you can do to help cut out risk during the surgery.  Smoking seriously affects your healing process, and ought to be stopped a week before the surgery, and you shouldn’t start again for as long as possible afterwards. 

Read more in the Vasectomy Reversal Information Guide »