ReviewClinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)2013
An update on sperm retrieval techniques for azoospermic males.
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- Rare variant of Zinner syndrome with ectopic seminal vesicle and prostatic hypoplasia: A case report.Radiology case reports · 2026Article
- The importance of integrating genetic testing into reproductive medicine: a retrospective observational study investigating the monogenic causes of human infertility in couples considering ICSI.Journal of human genetics · 2026Observational
- Biological and clinical factors predicting sperm retrieval success in men with non-obstructive azoospermia.Reproduction & fertility · 2026Review
- The genetic aetiology of male infertility: clinical and forensic implications.Molecular biology reports · 2026Review
- Shorter interval between consecutive testicular sperm aspirations and clinical pregnancy after intracytoplasmic sperm injection in obstructive azoospermia: a retrospective cohort study.Translational andrology and urology · 2026Article
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- The Small RNA Landscape in Azoospermia: Implications for Male Infertility and Sperm Retrieval-A Preliminary Study.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- A Novel Nanomaterial-Based Approach for the Cryopreservation of Individual Sperm Cells Using Addressable Nanoliter Containers.Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Gene expression alterations in testicular biopsies from males with spermatogenesis arrest identified by transcriptome analysis.PloS one · 2025Article
- Non-Obstructive Azoospermia and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection: Unveiling the Chances of Success and Possible Consequences for Offspring.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Is It Time for Andrology and Endocrinology Professionals in Assisted Reproduction Centers?The world journal of men's health · 2023Review
- Measurement of Water Saturation in Soybean Oil.ACS omega · 2023Article
- Genetic variants underlying spermatogenic arrests in men with non-obstructive azoospermia.Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex.) · 2023Article
- Hormonal, clinical, and genetic profile of infertile patients with azoospermia in Morocco.The Pan African medical journal · 2023Article
- High sperm DNA fragmentation: do we have robust evidence to support antioxidants and testicular sperm extraction to improve fertility outcomes? a narrative review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2023Review
- Does ICSI outcome in obstructive azoospermia differ according to the origin of retrieved spermatozoa or the cause of epididymal obstruction? A comparative study.International urology and nephrology · 2022Article
- Development and validation predictive models of sperm retrieval for azoospermic men undergoing testicular sperm aspiration: a multicentre, retrospective, cohort study.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2022Article
- Contemporary Use of ICSI and Epigenetic Risks to Future Generations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Clinical Outcomes and Live Birth Rate Resulted From Microdissection Testicular Sperm Extraction With ICSI-IVF in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: A Single-Center Cohort Study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Article
- [Testicular sperm extraction in male infertility : Indications, success rates, practical implementation, and possible complications].Der Urologe. Ausg. A · 2021Review
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Abstract
The use of non-ejaculated sperm coupled with intracytoplasmic sperm injection has become a globally established procedure for couples with azoospermic male partners who wish to have biological offspring. Surgical methods have been developed to retrieve spermatozoa from the epididymides and the testes of such patients. This article reviews the methods currently available for sperm acquisition in azoospermia, with a particular focus on the perioperative, anesthetic and technical aspects of these procedures. A critical analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of these sperm retrieval methods is provided, including the authors' methods of choice and anesthesia preferences.
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