title: Male infertility microsurgical training.
abstract: A strong foundation in microsurgical techniques is imperative for urologists and clinical andrologists specializing in male infertility. Laboratory-based microsurgical training enhances surgical skills, improves surgeon confidence, and reduces stress and operating time, thereby benefiting both the patient and the surgeon. The laboratory environment additionally allows for the development of novel and innovative techniques. This review provides guidelines for setting up a microsurgical laboratory to develop and enhance microsurgical skills using synthetic and animal models.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1365 Clifton Road NE, Building B, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA ; 2 Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Akanksha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mehta
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1365 Clifton Road NE, Building B, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA ; 2 Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Philip S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Li
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Urology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1365 Clifton Road NE, Building B, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA ; 2 Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical College, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goldstein
keywords: Microsurgery; surgery laboratory; surgical techniques; surgical training
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