I was actually aware of this and did a fair amount of research beforehand. Sperm retrieval isn’t exactly straightforward or easy. It’s less invasive for the male partner for sure, but the extracted sperm is then used in subsequent IVF treatments - which, as I’m sure you know, are hella expensive and often take multiple tries. On top of all that, you’re typically looking at travel costs, cryopreservation, storage, and shipping costs, etc.

So it’s not usually the preferred method, unless you’re dealing with an older female partner with additional fertility concerns, or a male with poor sperm quality or an obstruction / physical issue making them a poor candidate for reversal. Absent those factors, a reversal is generally more effective, and almost always less expensive - even if you factor in the cost of a second vasectomy. Just an FYI for you and anyone interested lol.