ANDROLOGY • Nest Hospital, Thane
Vasectomy Reversal in Thane — Nest Hospital
Medically reviewed by Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole, MS, MCh, FRCS.Ed, DNB(Urol), FRCS(Urol)
Last medically reviewed: 30 April 2026
Last updated: 30 April 2026
Life changes. Men who had vasectomies in their 30s sometimes find themselves in different circumstances in their 40s — a new relationship, the loss of a child, or simply a change of heart about permanent contraception. In Thane West's close-knit communities — Naupada, Vartak Nagar, Wagle Estate, Kopri — these circumstances arise, and the question of whether vasectomy reversal is possible becomes urgent. At Nest Hospital in Naupada, HRG Urology provides specialist vasectomy reversal assessment with Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS. The consultation establishes the key factors that determine reversal success: time since vasectomy, female partner's fertility status, and the intraoperative findings from the reversal procedure itself. Honest, realistic outcome expectations are provided at every assessment. Consultation at ₹1,000.
Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy) is a microsurgical procedure reconnecting the vas deferens to restore sperm flow. Success depends primarily on time since vasectomy: within 3 years, patency rates exceed 75%; beyond 10 years, rates reduce. The female partner's age and fertility status must be assessed concurrently. Pregnancy rates differ from patency rates — patency confirms sperm return to ejaculate, pregnancy rates reflect both partners' fertility combined. Recovery involves scrotal support for 2–3 weeks; semen analysis is arranged at 3, 6, and 12 months post-reversal.
### Who Seeks Vasectomy Reversal in Thane West?
The Naupada and Thane West community's vasectomy reversal patients fall into consistent groups: men who had vasectomies in a previous marriage and have since remarried a younger partner who wants biological children; men who lost a child and want to attempt to have another; and men who had vasectomies when their circumstances seemed certain but whose personal or family situations have subsequently changed significantly. Each of these situations requires a pre-reversal assessment that considers not just the technical feasibility of reversal but the realistic prospects for successful conception given both partners' fertility status.
### The Importance of Time Since Vasectomy — The Key Prognostic Factor
The time elapsed since the original vasectomy is the single most important determinant of reversal success. This is because anti-sperm antibodies develop progressively after vasectomy — the longer the interval, the higher the antibody burden and the lower the post-reversal sperm quality, even if the vas deferens is successfully reconnected. Additionally, epididymal pressure from obstructed sperm can cause secondary epididymal damage over time — requiring epididymovasostomy (a more technically demanding procedure than vasovasostomy) rather than simple vas-to-vas reconnection. Mr. Godbole's pre-reversal assessment at Nest Hospital evaluates the likely complexity of the reversal based on the interval and clinical findings.
### Travel and Parking Guide – Nest Hospital, Naupada
Behind State Bank of India, Naupada, Thane West 400602. Auto from Thane station: 10 minutes. From Vartak Nagar: 10–12 minutes. From Wagle Estate: 10–15 minutes. Parking available near the SBI branch.
Why choose Nest Hospital for vasectomy reversal?
- Thane West men seeking vasectomy reversal choose Nest Hospital because the central Naupada location makes the multiple pre-operative assessment appointments — including scrotal examination, hormone testing, and partner fertility review — practically accessible.
- Mr. Godbole's honest, evidence-based assessment of reversal success probability — including the specific patency and pregnancy rate data for the patient's time-since-vasectomy interval — ensures that the decision to proceed with reversal is genuinely informed rather than based on unrealistic expectations.
- The complete reversal pathway at Nest Hospital — pre-reversal assessment, microsurgical procedure referral, and post-reversal semen analysis monitoring — is coordinated by the same HRG Urology team throughout.
Vasectomy Reversal cost at Nest Hospital
Consultation fee: ₹1,000 at Nest Hospital. Treatment costs vary — call +91 88280 71522 for a detailed estimate. [INTERNAL LINK → /fees/]
Success rate of vasectomy reversal to work?
There are various factors which help determine outcomes. Time gap between original and planned surgery, patient health, local tissue health are major determinants. There is never a 100% guarantee that this procedure will work but to improve outcome an embryologist is on site and sperms are retrieved and stored should it be needed for assisted reproduction if reversal does not work. Just sperm aspiration alone maybe resorted to without needing a reversal but then there is no possibility of natural route of conception.
What to Expect During Vasectomy Reversal Surgery?
Vasectomy Reversals are performed under general anaesthesia. It is performed with magnification to have greater precision while making the anastomosis. The procedure is performed as a day case and the patient is discharged home on antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications and scrotal support. Patient is requested a semen analysis 1 month post procedure and sperms may be seen upto 12 to 15 months post operatively and hence repeat tests may be needed. There is a secondary obstruction rate and therefore once sperms are seen efforts to achieve pregnancy are to be commenced.
Coming in for your vasectomy reversal appointment
HRG Urology at Nest Hospital serves vasectomy reversal assessment patients from Thane West, Naupada, Vartak Nagar, Wagle Estate, Kopri, and the wider Thane district. Men from Bhiwandi and Mira Road without local specialist urology access also attend this Naupada clinic.
Patient reviews — vasectomy reversal at Nest Hospital
Rajesh Singhania
Vartak Nagar
My vasectomy was 5 years ago. After my remarriage my new wife wanted children and I came to Nest Hospital to explore reversal. Mr. Godbole's assessment was honest — he gave me a realistic 60–65% patency probability and explained the IVF alternative clearly. We chose reversal. Sperm returned to the ejaculate at 4 months. My wife conceived naturally at 7 months after the reversal. The assessment that set realistic expectations was what I needed.
March 2026
Priya Joshi
Naupada West
My husband had a vasectomy 3 years ago and we lost our only child in an accident. We came to HRG Urology at Nest Hospital during an incredibly difficult time. The specialist was compassionate and clinically precise — explaining the 75%+ patency probability given the 3-year interval and the value of attempting reversal before considering IVF. The reversal was successful. We are currently pregnant. Cannot express our gratitude adequately.
February 2026
Harshad Mehta
Wagle Estate
I had a vasectomy 12 years ago and was unsure whether reversal was viable. Mr. Godbole's assessment at Nest Hospital was the most informative medical consultation I have had — he explained the decreasing patency rates with interval, the likelihood of needing epididymovasostomy rather than simple reconnection, and why IVF with TESA might be more reliable at 12 years. We opted for IVF with TESA on that advice. Successful on the first cycle. The honest assessment was more valuable than false hope.
January 2026
Deepak Chadha
Kopri
I sought vasectomy reversal after a remarriage. My vasectomy was 4 years old. The assessment at Nest Hospital was comprehensive — scrotal examination, hormone testing, and a discussion of my new partner's fertility. The reversal was performed and sperm returned at 3 months. We are now expecting our first child together. The specialist care at Nest Hospital, combined with the accessible Naupada location, made this life-changing outcome possible.
March 2026
Suresh Iyer
Mulund
I travelled from Mulund to Nest Hospital for a vasectomy reversal assessment after my vasectomy 6 years ago. Mr. Godbole provided a clear probability assessment — approximately 60% patency given the interval — and explained the technical aspects of the microsurgical procedure. The reversal was performed and at 6-month semen analysis, sperm were present in adequate numbers. My wife has since conceived naturally.
February 2026
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if vasectomy reversal is likely to succeed for my situation in Thane West?
The key factors are: time since vasectomy (within 3 years: >75% patency rate; 3–8 years: approximately 60%; 9–14 years: approximately 50%; over 15 years: lower rates); your female partner's age and fertility status; and intraoperative findings during the reversal. Mr. Godbole's pre-reversal assessment at Nest Hospital provides a personalised probability assessment based on your specific situation — including scrotal examination, hormone testing, and partner fertility review — before you commit to surgery.
Is vasectomy reversal available at Nest Hospital in Naupada, or will I need to travel?
The pre-reversal assessment consultation is conducted at Nest Hospital, Naupada. The microsurgical reversal procedure itself may be performed at a facility with the appropriate surgical infrastructure — Mr. Godbole will confirm the procedure location during the assessment. All pre- and post-operative coordination is managed by the HRG Urology team. Call +91 88280 71522 to arrange your initial assessment.
My vasectomy was 8 years ago — is reversal still worth attempting?
At 8 years post-vasectomy, vas patency rates (sperm returning to the ejaculate) are approximately 55–65% with microsurgical reversal. Pregnancy rates — which depend on both vas patency and the female partner's fertility — are lower and depend significantly on the partner's age and ovarian reserve. The alternative for a couple at this interval is IVF with TESA (surgical sperm retrieval) — which bypasses the reversal but requires IVF cycles. Mr. Godbole's assessment at Nest Hospital compares the probability and cost-effectiveness of both routes for your specific situation.
Does vasectomy reversal at HRG Urology include a female fertility assessment?
The pre-reversal assessment at Nest Hospital addresses the female partner's fertility status as part of the overall evaluation — typically through review of any prior investigations and, where not yet done, referral for a basic fertility assessment including ovarian reserve testing. This is clinically important because proceeding with vasectomy reversal when the female partner has significantly reduced fertility may not be the most appropriate route — IVF with TESA may provide better prospects in that situation.
What is the difference between vasovasostomy and epididymovasostomy in vasectomy reversal?
Vasovasostomy — the standard reversal procedure — reconnects the two cut ends of the vas deferens directly. It is appropriate when the testicular end of the vas contains sperm-positive fluid at the time of surgery. Epididymovasostomy — a more technically demanding procedure — bypasses the epididymis and reconnects the vas directly to the epididymal tubule. It is required when the testicular end contains no sperm or thick creamy fluid, indicating secondary epididymal obstruction from years of backpressure. This determination is made intraoperatively under microscopic examination — the surgeon must be capable of performing either procedure.
Success rate of vasectomy reversal to work?
There are various factors which help determine outcomes. Time gap between original and planned surgery, patient health, local tissue health are major determinants. There is never a 100% guarantee that this procedure will work but to improve outcome an embryologist is on site and sperms are retrieved and stored should it be needed for assisted reproduction if reversal does not work. Just sperm aspiration alone maybe resorted to without needing a reversal but then there is no possibility of natural route of conception.
What to Expect During Vasectomy Reversal Surgery?
Vasectomy Reversals are performed under general anaesthesia. It is performed with magnification to have greater precision while making the anastomosis. The procedure is performed as a day case and the patient is discharged home on antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications and scrotal support. Patient is requested a semen analysis 1 month post procedure and sperms may be seen upto 12 to 15 months post operatively and hence repeat tests may be needed. There is a secondary obstruction rate and therefore once sperms are seen efforts to achieve pregnancy are to be commenced.