reproductive surgery reproductive surgery reproductive surgery is using surgery in the field of reproductive medicine. it can be used for contraception, e.g. in vasectomy, wherein the vasa deferentia of a man are severed, but is also used plentifully in assisted reproductive technology. reproductive surgeryspecialtyreproductive medicine reproductive surgeonoccupationnames physician surgeon occupation typespecialtyactivity sectorsmedicine, surgerydescriptioneducation required doctor of medicine (m.d.) doctor of osteopathic medicine (d.o.) bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery (m.b.b.s.) bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery (mbchb) fields ofemploymenthospitals, clinics a reproductive surgeon is an obstetrician-gynecologist or urologist who specializes in reproductive surgery. in assisted reproductive technology reproductive surgery is used for treating e.g. fallopian tube obstruction and vas deferens obstruction, or reversing a vasectomy by a reverse vasectomy. surgical sperm retrieval is an alternative means of semen collection, where other means are not possible, e.g. in posthumous sperm retrieval. trends albeit an increase in overall use of assisted reproductive technology (art), surgeries on the fallopian tubes and ovaries have decreased. reproductive surgery in women has largely been complementary to other art methods such as medication, except for in tubal infertility, where surgery remains the main treatment.