ArticleAsian journal of andrology2013
A modified single-armed technique for microsurgical vasoepididymostomy.
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- Outcomes of microsurgical vasoepididymostomy using intussusception technique: a systematic review and meta‑analysis.Scientific reports · 2023Pooled it
- The pregnancy outcomes in patients with epididymal obstructive azoospermia after microsurgical vasoepididymostomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Pooled it
- Single-Armed Longitudinal Intussusception Vasoepididymostomy in an Ex Vivo Rat Model With Video Demonstration.Cureus · 2026Article
- Factors affecting patency time and semen quality in a single-armed microsurgical vasoepididymostomy.Asian journal of andrology · 2024Article
- Unilateral Versus Bilateral Vasoepididymal Anastomosis for Idiopathic Obstructive Azoospermia: A Randomised Controlled Trial.European urology open science · 2023Article
- A modified single-armed microsurgical vasoepididymostomy for epididymal obstructive azoospermia: intraoperative choice and postoperative consideration.BMC urology · 2020Article
- Two-suture single-armed longitudinal intussusception vasoepididymostomy for obstructive azoospermia: report of patients characteristics and outcome.International urology and nephrology · 2014Article
- Treatment of failed vasectomy reversal using a microsurgical two-layer anastomosis technique.Translational andrology and urology · 2013Article
- Surgeries in andrology: optimization and patients' well being.Asian journal of andrology · 2013Article
- The effect of BMI and age on the outcomes of microsurgical vasoepididymostomy: a retrospective analysis of 181 patients operated by a single surgeon.Asian journal of andrologyArticle
- 3D digital image microscope system-assisted vasovasostomy and vasoepididymostomy in rats.Asian journal of andrologyArticle
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- A novel experience of deferential vessel-sparing microsurgical vasoepididymostomy.Asian journal of andrologyArticle
- Multiple factors affecting surgical outcomes and patency rates in use of single-armed two-suture microsurgical vasoepididymostomy: a single surgeon's experience with 81 patients.Asian journal of andrologyArticle
- Clinical features and therapeutic strategies of obstructive azoospermia in patients treated by bilateral inguinal hernia repair in childhood.Asian journal of andrologyArticle
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Abstract
This study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a modified single-armed suture technique for microsurgical vasoepididymostomy (VE) in patients with epididymal obstructive azoospermia. From September 2011 to December 2011, microsurgical two-suture longitudinal intussusception VEs were performed using our modified single-armed suture technique in 17 men with epididymal obstructive azoospermia at our hospital. Two of these patients underwent repeated VEs after previous failed VEs, and one patient underwent unilateral VE because of an occlusion of the left abdominal vas deferens. The presence of sperm in the semen sample at 3 months postoperation was used as the preliminary endpoint of this study. Each patient provided at least one semen sample at the 3-month time point, and the patency was assessed by the reappearance of sperm (>10(4) ml(-1)) in the semen. The mean operative time for the modified technique was 219 min. Patency was noted in 10 men (58.8%), including one patient who underwent repeated VE. The patient who underwent unilateral anastomosis manifested no sperm postoperatively in his semen. Sperm granulomas were not detected in this cohort. The results of this study demonstrate that our modified technique for microsurgical longitudinal intussusception VE is effective. We believe that it is a practical alternative that may reduce operation time and obviate the suture crossing.
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