Vasovasotomy. Refertilization after vasectomy illustrated by a questionnaire study

The circumstances involved in refertilization after vasectomy in Denmark were illustrated by means of a questionnaire sent to surgical departments over the entire country. A total of 158 patients were refertilized during the period 1975-80. For the year 1979 the percentage of individuals regretting the intervention (annual number of refertilizations/annual number of vasectomies) was 0.6. The beginning of 1981 saw a waiting list of 41 persons and this percentage is estimated to be increasing. The possibilities of avoiding this are discussed. Successful anastomoses were achieved in 50-90% of the operations and pregnancy was demonstrated in 24-60%. (authors modified) (summary in ENG)