UP-064-c06 Andrology & genital immediate
Surgical sperm retrieval

Laboratory or chain-of-custody failure

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01 Variation coverage

Which versions of the operation this applies to

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The parent hub contains 4 recorded variations.

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02 Evidence

Sources

European Association of Urology EAU Guidelines on Sexual and Reproductive Health

Penile prosthesis, Peyronie disease, priapism and reproductive surgery.

Accessed 2026-08-03 · opens source
03 Same procedure

Other Sperm retrieval complication modules

early Scrotal bleeding or intratesticular haematoma early Infection late Testicular tissue loss, atrophy or endocrine impact late Persistent pain or altered sensation immediate No viable sperm retrieved
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