This thesis developed as a consequence of observations and clinical interest of Mr DE
Osborn (Consultant Urologist, Leicester General Hospital) into the tragic problem of vas …

Nearly one‐third of paediatric surgery consists of operations on the inguinal canal. A late
complication of this is male sterility due to damage to the vas deferens. Correction of this …

This chapter opens with a description of the anatomy and physiology of the male genital
tract, and this is followed by a review of the pathological conditions that produce obstruction …

In the last 125 years, the world's population has grown from one billion to four billion. By the
turn of the century, the population may very well reach 10 billion. In the face of diminishing …

Nearly one-third of paediatric surgery consists of operations on the inguinal canal. A late
complication of this is male sterility due to damage to the vas deferens. Correction of this …

LIPSHULTZ AND HowARDs' excellent overview of male infertlity combines a discussion of
basic science, clinical evaluation, and therapy, which are not covered as completely or …

SURGERY FOR MALE INFERTILITY: OBSTRUCTIVE AZOOSPERMIA When an urologist is
presented with an azoospermic semen sample, specific questions arise, such as: Should …

When an urologist is presented with an azoospermic semen sample, specific questions
arise, such as: Should any diagnostic tests be run on the sample? Is an obstruction in the …

Microscopic procedures for therapy of obstructive azoospermia or of vasectomy reversals
have resulted in accurate reapproximation of ductal structures. The success of …

Vasectomy Reversal Vasectomy is the most common cause of obstructive azoospermia.
There are three major aspects to vasectomy reversal. The first concerns techniques for …