Sperm Extraction in Obstructive Azoospermia: What's Next?

Sperm Extraction in Obstructive Azoospermia: What's Next? Urol Clin North Am. 2020 May;47(2):147-155 Authors: Akerman JP, Hayon S, Coward RM Abstract For men with obstructive azoospermia, several surgical sperm retrieval techniques can facilitate conception with assisted reproductive technology. The evolution of both percutaneous and open approaches to sperm retrieval has been affected by technological innovations, including the surgical microscope, in vitro fertilization, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Further modifications to these procedures are designed to minimize patient morbidity and increase the quality and quantity of sperm samples. Innovative technologies promise to further ameliorate outcomes by selecting the highest quality sperm. Although various approaches to surgical sperm retrieval are now well established, several advancements in sperm selection and optimization are being developed. PMID: 32272986 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Urol Clin North Am Source Type: research