title: Surgical sperm retrieval: what not to do.
abstract: Surgical sperm retrieval has revolutionized the treatment of azoospermia. However, the ease with which it could be performed meant that it is perhaps being used where not indicated. Here are the potential pitfalls to be avoided.
authors.affiliation: Istishari Fertility Centre, Istishari Hospital, Amman, Jordan. k.sharif@mac.com
authors.forename: Khaldoun
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sharif
authors.forename: Samer
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ghunaim
mesh_terms: D053713:Azoospermia / Q000209:etiology / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D001706:Biopsy; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D000075202:Contraindications; D015925:Cryopreservation; D003584:Cytological Techniques; D004542:Ejaculation; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012086:Reoperation; D012662:Semen Preservation / Q000379:methods; D020554:Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic; D053625:Sperm Retrieval; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors; D014669:Vasovasostomy