title: Current techniques in microsurgical reversal surgery.
abstract: Microsurgical reversal surgery for the treatment of vasal and epididymal obstruction represents one of the most challenging procedures in urology. An awareness of the latest information surrounding these procedures is essential to success. This article discusses current techniques in preparation, anastomosis, and investigational methods.
authors.affiliation: Wake Forest University Medical Center, Department of Urology, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA. dcarbone@wfubmc.edu
authors.forename: Dominick J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Carbone
authors.forename: Joseph J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013243:Sterilization Reversal / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014659:Vasectomy / Q000379:methods