ANDROLOGY • RGMC Kalwa, Thane
Vasectomy Reversal in Thane — RGMC Kalwa
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
In Kalwa, Mumbra, Diva, and Airoli, vasectomy reversal is a specialist procedure that has been essentially inaccessible to most men without significant travel. Many men in these communities who had government programme vasectomies — often without the in-depth counselling provided by private specialist consultants — subsequently find their personal circumstances have changed, and the question of whether reversal is possible becomes pressing. Rajiv Gandhi Medical College in Kalwa provides the specialist assessment gateway for these men: accessible by local train from Mumbra in 10 minutes and from Diva in 5, the campus brings Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS's reversal expertise to Thane East at a ₹1,000 consultation fee. The assessment establishes candidacy, provides honest probability data, and compares the reversal option with IVF and surgical sperm retrieval for the specific couple.
Vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy) microsurgically reconnects the vas deferens to restore sperm flow. Success depends primarily on the interval since vasectomy: within 3 years, patency rates exceed 75%; 3–8 years approximately 55–65%; over 10 years rates decline further. The female partner's age and fertility status must be assessed concurrently — pregnancy rates differ from patency rates. Intraoperatively, if testicular-end fluid contains no sperm, epididymovasostomy replaces simple vasovasostomy. Semen analysis at 3, 6, and 12 months post-reversal monitors sperm return. IVF with TESA is a valid alternative for longer intervals.
### Government Programme Vasectomy — Specific Reversal Considerations
A proportion of Thane East men seeking vasectomy reversal at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College had their original vasectomies through government family planning programmes, sometimes without detailed record-keeping of the specific technique used. The original vasectomy technique — incision vs no-scalpel, simple ligation vs excision with cautery — can affect the reversal approach, as more tissue excision leaves less vas deferens for reconnection. Mr. Godbole's pre-reversal scrotal examination assesses the available vas deferens length at the vasectomy site — which determines whether straightforward vasovasostomy is feasible or whether a more complex approach is required.
### Vasectomy Reversal for Kalwa's Industrial Community
Men from Kalwa's industrial workforce who seek reversal often present with longer vasectomy intervals — 8–12 years — because access to specialist assessment has been limited. At these intervals, the probability assessment becomes more nuanced: while patency rates decline, successful reversal still achieves pregnancy in a meaningful proportion of couples, particularly where the female partner is young (under 35) and has good ovarian reserve. The comparison with IVF and TESA — which bypasses the reversal but requires IVF cycles — is discussed specifically for each couple's circumstances.
### Travel and Parking Guide – Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Kalwa
Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Kalwa, Thane 400605. Local train: Kalwa station, 5 minutes by auto from campus. From Mumbra: 10 minutes by train. From Diva: 5 minutes. By road from Airoli: 20 minutes. Campus parking available.
Why choose RGMC Kalwa for vasectomy reversal?
- Mumbra, Diva, and Airoli men choose Rajiv Gandhi Medical College for vasectomy reversal assessment because Kalwa station is 5–10 minutes by local train — bringing specialist reversal assessment to Thane East communities that have historically lacked this access.
- Mr. Godbole's pre-reversal examination specifically assesses available vas deferens length — important for men who had government programme vasectomies where original technique records are unavailable.
- The institutional infrastructure of the medical college campus supports the full reversal assessment including hormone testing and imaging, with all components coordinated by the same HRG Urology team.
Vasectomy Reversal cost at RGMC Kalwa
Consultation fee: ₹1,000 at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College. 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
Rajiv Gandhi Medical College serves vasectomy reversal assessment patients from Kalwa, Mumbra, Diva, Airoli, Thane East, Vitawa, Kopri, and via the railway from Vashi and Ghansoli in Navi Mumbai.
Patient reviews — vasectomy reversal at RGMC Kalwa
Govind Deshmukh
Kalwa West
My vasectomy was 8 years ago through a government camp. Coming to Rajiv Gandhi Medical College for the reversal assessment was the right first step. Mr. Godbole examined the vasectomy site and explained that sufficient vas deferens was available for reconnection despite the 8-year interval. The reversal was performed and sperm returned at 5 months. We achieved natural conception at 10 months. The specialist assessment that most Thane East men never access made our outcome possible.
March 2026
Rustam Irani
Diva
The train from Diva to Kalwa takes 5 minutes. The reversal assessment at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College was the most thorough evaluation of our fertility situation — the doctor assessed my vasectomy site, checked my hormones, and discussed my wife's ovarian reserve as part of the same consultation. Given our 6-year interval and my wife's age of 31, reversal was the clear recommendation. Successful reversal, sperm present at 4 months, natural pregnancy at 7 months.
January 2026
Sukhwinder Bains
Mumbra
Mumbra to Kalwa is 10 minutes by train. I had a vasectomy 11 years ago and was uncertain whether reversal was viable. Mr. Godbole's assessment at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College was honest — approximately 40–45% patency probability given the interval. He discussed TESA and IVF as the alternative and asked about my wife's age (she is 28, with good ovarian reserve). On that basis, reversal was still the recommended first attempt. It succeeded — sperm present at 6 months.
February 2026
Kavitha Subramanian
Airoli
I accompanied my husband from Airoli for his vasectomy reversal assessment. The 20-minute drive to Kalwa was entirely manageable. The assessment covered every aspect of the decision — interval probability, my husband's examination findings, and my own fertility assessment. The comparative discussion of reversal versus IVF with TESA, with actual probability numbers rather than vague reassurance, gave us the basis for a confident decision. We chose reversal and it was successful.
March 2026
Mohan Agarwal
Thane East
My husband had a vasectomy 5 years ago and we lost our son unexpectedly. The assessment at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College was conducted with enormous sensitivity to our circumstances. Mr. Godbole gave us a 60–65% patency probability and explained every step of the process. The reversal was performed within 2 months of the assessment. Sperm returned at 3 months and we conceived at 6 months. The specialist care at Kalwa campus was the foundation of our recovery.
February 2026
Frequently asked questions
I had a government programme vasectomy 10 years ago in Kalwa — is reversal still possible?
Reversal at 10 years is possible, and some couples achieve pregnancy, though patency rates at this interval are lower — approximately 40–50% in experienced hands. The key additional factors are: the original vasectomy technique (which affects available vas deferens length); the female partner's age and ovarian reserve; and whether TESA with IVF might offer comparable or better outcomes for your specific situation. Mr. Godbole's assessment at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College evaluates all these factors before a recommendation is made.
I don't have records of my original vasectomy — does this matter for reversal?
Not critically. The pre-reversal examination assesses the current scrotal anatomy directly — feeling the vas deferens at the vasectomy site to determine available length and the type of repair that was done. More tissue at the vasectomy site suggests a simpler original procedure; less tissue suggests more excision, which may complicate reversal. This physical examination, combined with hormone testing and the interval since vasectomy, provides the information needed for surgical planning without requiring the original record.
Can patients from Diva and Mumbra reach Rajiv Gandhi Medical College by train for vasectomy reversal consultation?
Yes. Kalwa station is 5 minutes from Diva station and approximately 10 minutes from Mumbra station by local train. From Kalwa station, the medical college campus is 5 minutes by auto-rickshaw. This makes HRG Urology's vasectomy reversal assessment at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College accessible without private transport for Thane East communities.
What is TESA and how does it compare to vasectomy reversal for a man with a 9-year interval?
TESA (testicular sperm aspiration) retrieves sperm directly from the testes using a fine needle under local anaesthesia — sperm obtained are used in IVF with ICSI. At a 9-year vasectomy interval, vasovasostomy patency is approximately 45–55%, and subsequent pregnancy rates depend on both the reversal success and the female partner's fertility. IVF with TESA bypasses the need for vas reconnection but requires the female partner to undergo IVF cycles. For a couple where the female partner is over 37, IVF with TESA may offer better pregnancy probability than reversal at 9 years. Mr. Godbole compares both routes explicitly at the assessment.
Is vasectomy reversal covered by any health insurance in India?
Vasectomy reversal is generally not covered by standard health insurance in India, as it is classified as an elective procedure for fertility restoration. The consultation fee at HRG Urology Rajiv Gandhi Medical College is ₹1,000. The surgical procedure cost is discussed at the consultation and varies depending on the complexity of the reversal anticipated. Mr. Godbole's team provides a transparent cost estimate before any commitment to surgery.
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.