Vasectomy Reversal Center of Chicago
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for visiting the Vasectomy Reversal Center of Chicago and for your interest in our practice. The following information will answer most of the commonly asked questions related to vasectomy reversal.
Our center at 600 Enterprise Drive, Suite 218, Oak Brook IL 60523, is conveniently located about 15 minutes from O'Hare and about 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. Dr. Agha, who will perform your surgery, is a Board-Certified Urologist and has been performing these procedures since 1996. We perform 1-2 reversals per week on average.
The surgery is performed in our office operating room under local anesthesia. We use a high-end Leica operating microscope to perform this microsurgery
The surgery takes approximately 3 hours. After the surgery, you may ride in a car with someone. You may want to take a week off from work. You are advised against strenuous and sexual activity for about 3 weeks after surgery. Dr. Agha will prescribe antibiotics and pain pills for the post-operative period. Also, you will be given an order for semen analysis to be performed at your local hospital or fertility clinic. The results of the semen test can be discussed on the phone or zoom.
If sperm are detected during the surgery, our success rate is more than 99%. The chances that sperm are found during surgery vary with time since vasectomy (90% between 1-3 years, 80-85% between 4-7 years, and 70-75% between 8-14 years). Pregnancy rates are lower than these numbers as a host of male and female factors come into play even when sperms are present in the semen after the reversal.
Once you have decided to have a reversal, the following will ensue.
Consultation: Dr. Agha will offer a phone or Zoom consultation on request for any unanswered questions. Those who wish to have an office consultation are also welcome.
Prior to consultation, you will receive a link to fill in the registration form.
A $250.00 fee is charged for consultation. This fee is applied to the total cost of the procedure if the reversal surgery is scheduled and performed with us within 6 months of consultation. This fee is not refundable after the service has been provided.
Scheduling the Procedure: After the consultation, at your convenience, you can call or email us to schedule your procedure. Our reversal coordinator will facilitate the process.
The all-inclusive cost for the procedure is $7,400.00. A deposit of $500.00 is required at the time of scheduling and the balance is due 2 weeks before the surgery in the form of a Certified check payable to Arif Agha, MD. A 3% convenience fee is applicable for all credit card transactions.
If after scheduling the procedure, you change your mind, the full fee is refundable until 2 weeks before the scheduled date. If you cancel less than 2 weeks before the scheduled date, the deposit of $500 becomes non-refundable. If you cancel less than 48 hours before surgery, the full fee is non-refundable.
We understand that some questions may not have been answered here. If so, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1-800-92-VASMD and our reversal coordinator will be glad to assist you.
The major difference in results of vasectomy reversal (everything else alike including vasectomy related factors and surgical skills) is the quality of microscope. It depends on how well one can see the small 0.2 mm lumen of vas through which multiple stitches are passed for reconnection.
Dr. Agha uses the state of the art Leica F40 operating microscope that provides unique optics and ergonomics that makes the procedure of vasectomy reversal relatively easy to perform. Leica’s OptiChrome™ premium optics and the compact Leica F40 stand are the perfect answer to the challenges of tough microsurgery.
Best viewing, perfect balance, easy mobility, optimal stability and excellent value for money all define this Leica microscope system. The slim design of the Leica F40 stand conceals innovative engineering that provides a unique homogeneity of movement. Sophisticated interface solutions make the Leica F40 compatible with neuronavigation/IGS systems.
A feature of the Leica microscope is AutoIris™ – the coupling of the illumination brightness control to the working distance for even more reliable work at short distances.