Crossover transseptal vasovasostomy: alternative for very selected cases of iatrogenic injury to vas deferens

Int Braz J Urol. 2019 Mar-Apr;45(2):392-395. doi: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2018.0445.

Abstract

Inguinal herniorraphy is a possible cause of iatrogenic seminal tract obstruction. Diagnosing and correcting these vasal injuries can be challenging. Successful re-anastomosis is technically challenging, with relatively low success rates. An uncommon alternative for selected cases is the crossover transseptal vasovasostomy. We herein report a case of a 36-year-old male patient with vas deferens injury after herniorraphy and a contralateral hypotrophic testis. He was successfully treated through microsurgical crossover transseptal vasovasostomy, with spontaneous pregnancy achieved, and the technique is presented in details.

Keywords: Azoospermia; Herniorrhaphy; Vasovasostomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease
  • Male
  • Microsurgery / methods
  • Vas Deferens / injuries*
  • Vas Deferens / surgery
  • Vasovasostomy / methods*