Office-based sperm retrieval for treatment of infertility.

Publication/Presentation Date

11-1-2013

Abstract

This article describes sperm retrieval procedures that may be performed in an office setting. Indications for sperm retrieval, preprocedural preparation, and anesthetic considerations are discussed. Vasal sperm aspiration, percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration, microsurgical epididymal sperm aspiration, testicular sperm aspiration, conventional, and microdissection testicular sperm extraction are reviewed. Success and complication rates as well as factors that may influence success (histopathology, cancerous cause, Klinefelter syndrome, Y microdeletions, varicocele, and hormone administration) are reviewed.

Volume

40

Issue

4

First Page

569

Last Page

579

ISSN

1558-318X

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

24182976

Department(s)

Department of Medicine

Document Type

Article

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