Time to improvement of semen parameters after microscopic varicocelectomy: when it occurs and its effects on fertility
GL Machen, D Johnson, MA Nissen, E Naber… - Andrologia, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
While ligation of clinical varicoceles has been clearly shown to improve semen parameters
in subfertile men, evidence describing when to expect improvement and the potential effects …
in subfertile men, evidence describing when to expect improvement and the potential effects …
Semen parameters and pregnancy rates after microsurgical varicocelectomy in primary versus secondary infertile men
EE Mohamed, M Gawish, A Mohamed - Human Fertility, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
In a prospective study, the outcomes of microsurgical varicocelectomy in men with primary
versus secondary infertility were compared. Ninety-two infertile men with a varicocele were …
versus secondary infertility were compared. Ninety-two infertile men with a varicocele were …
[HTML][HTML] Semen parameter improvements after microsurgical subinguinal varicocele repair are durable for more than 12 months
V Madhusoodanan, P Patel… - Canadian Urological …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods We evaluated all men who underwent microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy
from 2015–2019. Patients were included if they desired fertility and had a followup of at least …
from 2015–2019. Patients were included if they desired fertility and had a followup of at least …
Clinical factors affecting semen improvement after microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy: which subfertile patients benefit from surgery?
F Palmisano, D Moreno-Mendoza… - Therapeutic …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: The exact mechanism of varicocele-related infertility is still elusive, therefore,
the current challenges for its management lie in determining which patients stand to benefit …
the current challenges for its management lie in determining which patients stand to benefit …
Efficacy of varicocelectomy in improving semen parameters: new meta-analytical approach
A Agarwal, F Deepinder, M Cocuzza, R Agarwal… - Urology, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy of varicocelectomy in improving semen parameters.
METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate both randomized controlled trials …
METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed to evaluate both randomized controlled trials …
Does varicocele repair improve male infertility? An evidence-based perspective from a randomized, controlled trial
TA Abdel-Meguid, A Al-Sayyad, A Tayib, HM Farsi - European urology, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) addressing varicocele treatment are
scarce and have conflicting outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether varicocele …
scarce and have conflicting outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether varicocele …
Age is a significant predictor of early and late improvement in semen parameters after microsurgical varicocele repair
M Kimura, K Nagao, T Tai, H Kobayashi… - Andrologia, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Accumulating evidence indicates that varicocele repair improves sperm quality. However,
longitudinal changes in sperm parameters and predictors of improved semen characteristics …
longitudinal changes in sperm parameters and predictors of improved semen characteristics …
Assessment of time-dependent changes in semen parameters in infertile men after microsurgical varicocelectomy
T Fukuda, H Miyake, N Enatsu, K Matsushita… - Urology, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective To characterize the changes in seminogram findings in infertile men after
varicocelectomy. Methods This study included 71 consecutive infertile men who underwent …
varicocelectomy. Methods This study included 71 consecutive infertile men who underwent …
The impact of microsurgical repair of subclinical and clinical varicoceles on total motile sperm count: is there a difference?
Objective To determine if subclinical varicocele repair produces similar results to palpable
varicocele repair. Methods Retrospective review was performed on 190 infertile men who …
varicocele repair. Methods Retrospective review was performed on 190 infertile men who …
Is varicocelectomy beneficial in men previously deemed subfertile but with normal semen parameters based on the new guidelines? A retrospective study
P McGarry, K Alrabeeah, K Jarvi, A Zini - Urology, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective To determine whether using the 2010 World Health Organization (WHO) semen
parameter reference values to select varicocelectomy candidates may exclude infertile men …
parameter reference values to select varicocelectomy candidates may exclude infertile men …