The glossary provides brief definitions and explanations of terms used on the website or procedure. The terms describe terminology and the medical information that they refer to. If you cannot find the term you are looking for, please contact us so that we can answer your questions.
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Microdot
A tiny, temporary ink dot. Six or eight of these are evenly spaced on the cut end of the vas to enable super accurate re-connection of the vas. The Microdot was developed by Prof Goldstein in New York.
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Multi Layer (Vasovasotomy)
The Goldstandard reversal technique which rebuilds each layer of the vas in turn. Leads to higher sperm counts and less post reversal scarring.
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Muscularis
The muscular wall of the vas, forms by far the greatest part of the wall and acts as a pump at ejaculation.