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Predictors of sperm retrieval success in first-time and repeated Micro-TESE for nonobstructive azoospermia.
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- Micro-TESE in Non-Obstructive Azoospermia: Phenotype-Guided Hormonal Optimization and Testosterone Response-Prognostic Biomarker or Therapeutic Target?Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Predicting sperm retrieval success in salvage testicular sperm extraction: a machine learning perspective.International journal of impotence research · 2026Article
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Abstract
introductionMicrodissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE) is the preferred sperm retrieval method, although success rates vary based on factors such as age and hormone levels. We evaluate sperm retrieval outcomes in first-time and repeated micro-TESE, identifying predictors of success to guide clinical management. MATERIAL AND
methodsRetrospective study analyzed 152 men with nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) who underwent micro-TESE between 2020 and 2022. Patients were grouped based on sperm retrieval outcomes, and clinical, demographic and hormonal factors were assessed. Comparisons were made between first-time and repeat micro-TESE cases.
resultsSperm retrieval rate was higher for first-time TESE cases (64.6%) than repeated TESE cases (28.8%,
conclusionFirst-time micro-TESE users had a significantly higher sperm retrieval rate than those undergoing repeated attempts. Repeated TESE was associated with older age, higher smoking rates and adverse hormonal profiles. Larger studies are needed to validate these findings and optimize patient selection for repeated micro-TESE.
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