Who can Micro TESE be applied to?

There are various reasons why a man has no sperm cells in semen. These reasons include congenital absence or obstruction of the sperm duct, certain hormonal or genetic factors, exposure to radiation, certain medications used and some infections that prevent sperm formation. With the Micro TESE method, which is applied to people who have no sperm cells, sperm is obtained from the tissue taken from the testicles with a microscopic operation.
Difference from testicular biopsy
Micro TESE has the highest sperm retrieval rate compared to other sperm retrieval methods. It is known to cause the least amount of damage to the testicle. With the microscope used in the surgery, minimal bleeding during the procedure can be recognized and intervention can be performed. Bleeding during the operation and hematoma (blood deposits) after the operation are prevented. In addition, the hormone production of the testicles is affected as little as possible by taking fewer pieces during the procedure. Micro TESE is different from testicular biopsy. While sperm production can occur in all parts of the testicle, in a biopsy only one part of the testicle is sampled. For this reason, people who cannot find sperm cells as a result of testicular biopsy have the chance to obtain sperm cells with the Micro TESE method.
How is Micro TESE performed?
Mostly performed under general anesthesia, Micro TESE can also be performed under local anesthesia in some cases. The procedure is completed within an hour on average and the patient does not feel any pain. During the procedure, a special microscope is used. This microscope minimizes the possibility of damaging any tissue and the testicular area is examined in detail to look for sperm. The tissue samples are subjected to certain procedures and live sperm cells are separated. These cells are then used in the microinjection process. Sperm are frozen before infertility treatment
The sperm cells obtained as a result of the micro TESE method are frozen and stored. The person is then treated for infertility. This freezing process does not impair sperm quality. There is no need to repeat the operation for those who need a second attempt. At the same time, it prevents unnecessary treatment of the woman in case no sperm is found.