title: Predictive parameters for microsurgical reconstruction.
abstract: Microsurgical techniques have made vasectomy reversal a realistic option for the restoration of fertility in a man who has previously undergone vasectomy. Factors that can affect the success of these procedures may become known preoperatively and intraoperatively; this article reviews each of those factors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Beth Israel Medical Center, 10 Union Square East, Suite 3A, New York, NY 10003, USA. hnagler@bethisraelny.org
authors.forename: Harris M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Nagler
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rotman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D018579:Patient Selection; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D014659:Vasectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014669:Vasovasostomy