What was investigated and what was found?
The review addresses repeat procedures after an initial unsuccessful Micro-TESE and the evidence for hormonal pretreatment.
Interpreting the findings
The studies were uncontrolled and heterogeneous; a personal probability of success cannot be derived.
How can you prepare for a consultation?
For a discussion of surgical sperm retrieval research, bring any previous operation notes and pathology reports. Clarify whether the earlier procedure was conventional TESE or micro-TESE and whether sperm were found. Salvage treatment after failed conventional TESE and another procedure after failed micro-TESE concern different research groups and should be discussed separately.
