In some men seeking vasectomy reversal, a more complex type of microsurgery, called a vasoepididymostomy, may be required. This is found to be the case more often in men who underwent vasectomy 15 years or longer prior to desired vasectomy reversal, due to pressure backup …
Texas Monthly publishes its list of Super Doctors annually, physicians which are regarded as the top of their field by their peers. Dr. Kavoussi has been named a Super Doctor every year since 2012 and is very honored to be in this prestigious group of …
There have been many different methods that have been used to occlude the vas deferens during vasectomy to try to make it as effective as a permanent sterilization as possible. Although there is no form of contraception that is exactly 100% for everyone forever, vasectomy …
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi presents his research validating a targeted microsurgical technique for spermatic cord denervation. Testicular pain is a common complaint that affects many men in the United States. When anatomic or pathologic processes cannot be identified, such as infection, masses, or other anatomic sources …
There were over 16,000 urologists attending from all over the world at the 2018 American Urological Association national meeting in San Francisco. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi presented his research on the factors that impact a couple’s decision making when the male partner has had a vasectomy …
As a regarded expert in the field of testicular pain, Dr. Kavoussi was selected to write a chapter in the Hinman’s Atlas of Urologic Surgery textbook. This text is a widely used book outlining procedures in urologic surgery utilized by urologists and resident and fellows …
Five-hundred thousand men in the United States undergo vasectomy annually. Approximately 6% of these men will change their minds about their choice of having undergone surgical contraception. The two options facing couples who want to conceive when the male partner has previously undergone vasectomy are …
Dr. Kavoussi has been a leading advocate for the use of robotics in the assistance with microsurgery, such as with vasectomy reversals. He states, “adding the precision of a machine to the skill and knowledge of anatomy and tissue handling for microsurgery has significantly advanced …
Dr. Kavoussi and his laboratory team found that a commonly used topical medication for premature ejaculation, Promescent, is toxic for sperm. For men who undergo vasectomy reversal, surgical success is the first step. The couple then needs to optimize their odds of success at conception …
At the annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine annual scientific meeting and expo, the Kavoussi Family Outstanding Teacher Award is given to a teacher in reproductive medicine. The teacher who is awarded this scholarship is recognized as an outstanding educator in reproductive medicine. The award …
