Spire Gatwick Park Hospital offers microsurgical reversal of vasectomy to men who want to restore fertility or who need a vasectomy reversal for medical reasons. The clinic is led by Mr Michael Swinn, Consultant Urologist, whose success rate in microsurgical vasectomy reversal currently approaches 90%. Facilities for sperm retrieval and cryopreservation at the time of the reversal operation are available.
Who can access the service?
The clinic offers vasectomy reversal primarily to patients from Surrey and Sussex. The hospital often receives referrals from across the UK and Europe.
What is reversal of vasectomy?
Around 4% of men undergoing a vasectomy subsequently want it to be reversed. The reversal operation involves finding the site of the vasectomy on both sides, removing any scar tissue and delicately joining the two cut ends together.
What are the success rates?
Success depends on a number of factors including:
- The length of time since your vasectomy
- The technique used to perform your vasectomy
- Your partner’s fertility
- The presence of sperm antibodies
Surgical success is defined as the presence of viable spermatozoa in the ejaculate after the operation. It is important to remember that even if the surgery itself is successful, it doesn’t mean your partner will definitely get pregnant. Overall, about 80% of men are able to father children if their vasectomy reversal takes place within five years of the original operation.
How long does the operation take?
The clinic’s average operation time is 2.5 hours. Patients normally stay overnight and go home the following morning.
What follow-up arrangements are there?
A sperm count is arranged for approximately 3 months after the reversal of vasectomy.
Do I need a referral?
You do not need a referral from your GP, though you will need an appointment before surgery so that a full discussion of the procedure together and any alternative treatments can be discussed.
How much does it cost?
The initial consultation is £150.
The price of microsurgical vasectomy reversal is £3290.
The price of microsurgical vasectomy reversal with sperm retrival is £4650.
How do I make an appointment?
Please call 01293 778 919 to make an appointment at the Surrey and Sussex reversal of vasectomy clinic at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital.