Vasectomy Reversal - Australia

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Dr Robert Woolcott

Expertise and Experience Matter

Whether you have a new partner or simply changed your mind choosing the right surgeon to perform your vasectomy reversal is crucial.

Dr Robert Woolcott provides the experience, knowledge and expertise required to give your the highest possible chance of successful Vasectomy Reversal. He is a Royal Australian College certified sub-specialist in Reproductive Microsurgery and Infertility. He actively participates in research programs, frequently publishing in medical and scientific journals. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Hunter Post Graduate Medical Institute he maintains an active interest in promoting education and training of other medical practitioners. He has been awarded both the Chris Hudson Fellowship and the Brown Craig Travelling Fellowship, which enabled furthering of his studies and experience at Yale University, USA. With membership of the Fertility Society of Australia, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine and The European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology he is well equipped to provide you with advice and assistance with the latest technology developments.

Microsurgical skill

The most important factors that influences the success vasectomy reversal are the expertise, experience and microsurgical skill of the surgeon. Exceptionally high levels of skill are only achieved and maintained by a reproductive microsurgeon who is constantly performing vasectomy reversals. Dr Woolcott has performed an average of 5 to 10 reversals per week over the last 20 years, which means that each and every patient can be certain that the highest level of skill and experience is directed at maximizing the chance of a successful vasectomy reversal. View vasectomy reversal video

Dr Woolcott is one of a very limited number of fully qualified Reproductive Microsurgeons in Australia. He and his surgical team always use a high powered operating microscope and multi layered microsurgical technique to very accurately bring together the previously opened ends of the vas deferens, ensuring that it is open at the conclusion of the operation and minimizing the chance of damaging scar tissue - state of the art techniques to maximize success.

He performs vasectomy reversal procedures in modern well equipped facilities at either Strathfield Private Hospital in Sydney or Lingard Private Hospital in Newcastle.

Personal care

Dr Woolcott understands that you will individually need a personalized approach. He will consider your unique medical history and provide advice specifically suited to your circumstances. Our patients have travelled from every state in Australia as well as numerous international travellers Internationally, patients have travelled from New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, India, Saudi Arabia, Papua New Guinea and Qatar to seek the expert attention and excellent results that Dr Woolcott provides.

Arranging your vasectomy reversal As it is often necessary to juggle home and work commitments it is usually best to arrange your vasectomy reversal by telephoning our office on 1300 307 166 (a local call from anywhere in Australia). Dr Woolcott will provide personal pre-operative consultation either in person or by telephone - depending on where you live.

Simplified billing We offer an all inclusive package to provide certainty regarding the cost of your vasectomy reversal. By comparison with others, our fees are reasonable and cover anaesthetist and assistant surgeon, as well as surgical charges.

Re-do vasectomy reversal Vasectomy reversals are often performed by specialists who are not qualified reproductive microsurgeons. Poor surgical technique is a common reason for failure of the procedure.
If so, a re-do microsurgical reversal may be your best option.

Vasectomy reversal for pain Pain after vasectomy is not uncommon. For some pain persists to the point that vasectomy reversal is appropriate treatment. Many men with post vasectomy pain will gain substantial relief as a result.



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While providing a useful source of practical and theoretical detail on the management of infertility and related conditions the information contained on this web site is not intended to be a substitute for a consultation with a qualified medical specialist. Decisions regarding treatment should only be made after discussion with your doctor. While every effort is made to ensure all information contained within this web site is accurate and up to date, no guarantee is made nor implied to its accuracy.

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