Sperm Retrieval Techniques for the Management of Male Infertility

Authors

  • M Jithin Lal Government Medical College, Kottayam Author
  • Suresh Bhat Government Medical College, Kottayam Author

Keywords:

Surgical Sperm Retrieval, Epididymal Techniques and Testicular Techniques, Complications of Sperm Retrieval Techniques and Contraindications

Abstract

Infertility is an important public health problem faced by many couples in our country. The introduction of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for the treatment of male infertility and its success in azoospermic men demonstrating that the sperm retrieved from epididymis or testis were capable of normal fertilization and conception are the major achievements in the management of male infertility. This article reviews the various techniques for sperm retrieval which helps in the treatment of male infertility.

Author Biographies

  • M Jithin Lal , Government Medical College, Kottayam

    Senior Resident, Department of Urology

  • Suresh Bhat, Government Medical College, Kottayam

    Professor, Department of Urology

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Published

2016-12-30

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2016): Volume 9 Issue 4

Section

Review Article

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