Results 61 to 70 of about 14,138 (150)
ABSTRACT This prospective, double‐blind controlled trial was conducted to determine the effect of silicone gel in the reduction of postoperative scar after bilateral inguinal varicocelectomy. Thirty‐four patients were enrolled in this study; the right‐side inguinal scar was treated with silicone gel and petroleum jelly (Vaseline) applied on the left ...
Iman Shamohammadi +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Clinical Outcomes of Varicocele Repair in Infertile Men: A Review [PDF]
Varicoceles are a major cause of impaired spermatogenesis and the most common correctable cause of male infertility. They are found in approximately 40% of men with primary infertility and 80% of men with secondary infertility, although they also occur
Koji Chiba, Masato Fujisawa
doaj +1 more source
Many therapies are effective in treating varicoceles, including dilation of the pampiniform plexus in males. The most common method of treatment is varicocelectomy.
Zi Wan +8 more
doaj +1 more source
Abstract Varicocele is a common entity found in 15% of men and is the most common reversible cause of male factor infertility. Guidelines have been developed to guide urologists in deciding which patients would benefit from varicocelectomy. Yet studies published over the last decade showed the emergence of predictors of success of varicocelectomy using
Oussama G. Nasrallah +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Men with non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA) are candidates for microdissection testicular sperm extraction (microTESE). In men with NOA and varicocele, varicocelectomy has been associated with the appearance of sperm in the ejaculate.
Mohannad Alharbi, Armand Zini
doaj +1 more source
Surgical outcomes in male reconstructive urology: The Qatar experience
Abstract Background Obstructive azoospermia (OA) is a prevalent cause of male infertility in Qatar and globally, with vasectomy reversal (VV) and vasoepididymostomy (VE) being the primary surgical treatments. While microsurgical techniques have advanced, data from the Middle East remain limited, influenced by the region's distinct demographic and ...
Kareim Khalafalla +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Management options of varicoceles
Varicocele is one of the most common causes of male infertility. Treatment options for varicoceles includes open varicocelectomy performed at various anatomical levels.
Peter Chan
doaj +1 more source
Revisiting non‐obstructive azoospermia: Is there a best way to retrieve testicular sperm?
Abstract Background Microdissection TESE has been considered the “gold standard” for retrieving testicular sperm in cases of non‐obstructive azoospermia (NOA) despite limited scientific support. Here we compare all aspects of microdissection TESE with testis fine needle aspiration mapping (FNA Mapping) and directed TESE procedures for men with NOA ...
Satoru Kanto +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Antisperm antibodies (ASA) are a cause of male infertility. ASA are often found in varicocele patients. The study objective was to assess the ASA role in fertility recovery after varicocelectomy.
Alexandrova L.M. +5 more
core +2 more sources
Background Male infertility (MI) has become a global public health challenge, and varicocele (VC) is considered a common cause of male reproductive disorders. Although scientific research on MI has increased in recent years, there is still a significant lack of systematic integration and analysis of related publications.
Dongyue Ma +7 more
wiley +1 more source

