Sperm Retrieval Procedures

Egypt Medical Hub

Week 1: Introduction to Sperm Retrieval
- Overview of male infertility and indications for sperm retrieval
- Ethical and psychological considerations
Week 2: Diagnostic Workup
- Pre-retrieval evaluations (hormonal assessments, imaging, genetic testing)
- Patient selection criteria
Week 3: Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (PESA)
- Indications and contraindications
- Step-by-step procedure
- Post-procedure care and potential complications
Week 4: Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE)
- Indications and contraindications
- Surgical techniques (conventional TESE, micro-TESE)
- Post-procedure care and potential complications
Week 5: Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA)
- Indications and contraindications
- Surgical techniques
- Post-procedure care and potential complications
Week 6: Other Retrieval Techniques
- Testicular Fine Needle Aspiration (TESA)
- Electroejaculation
- Comparison of techniques and outcomes
Week 7: Laboratory Handling of Retrieved Sperm
- Processing and cryopreservation of sperm
- Techniques for assessing sperm quality
- Use of retrieved sperm in assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
Week 8: Case Studies and Future Directions
- Review of clinical case studies
- Discussion of recent advancements and future trends in sperm retrieval
- Ethical and legal considerations

By the end of this course, students will:

Understand the indications and techniques for various sperm retrieval procedures
Conduct comprehensive pre-retrieval evaluations
Perform PESA, TESE, MESA, and other retrieval techniques
Manage post-procedure care and complications effectively
Handle and process retrieved sperm in the laboratory
Apply retrieved sperm in assisted reproductive technologies (ART)
Critically analyze clinical case studies and stay updated with future trends

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Languages

English

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