UP-064-c03 Andrology & genital late
Surgical sperm retrieval

Testicular tissue loss, atrophy or endocrine impact

Extensive sampling or vascular injury can reduce already limited testicular function.

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Rendered frame from the Interactive microTESE, with conventional TESE and PESA compared Interactive 3D The operation this complication belongs to: Surgical sperm retrieval Interactive microTESE, with conventional TESE and PESA compared Open the 3D animation
01 Variation coverage

Which versions of the operation this applies to

Conventional TESEMicro-TESE

The parent hub contains 4 recorded variations.

The labels above prevent a complication from being implied for an approach where it is not relevant.

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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 Persistent pain or altered sensation immediate No viable sperm retrieved immediate Laboratory or chain-of-custody failure
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