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Contemporary outcomes of seminal tract re-anastomoses for obstructive azoospermia: a nationwide Japanese survey

Authors :
Hisanori, Taniguchi
Teruaki, Iwamoto
Tomohiko, Ichikawa
Atsushi, Nagai
Hiroshi, Okada
Masato, Fujisawa
Akira, Tsujimura
Koji, Shiraishi
Hatsuki, Hibi
Koichi, Nagao
Akira, Iwasaki
Tomomi, Kamba
Hiroshi, Tomomasa
Shingo, Takada
Tadashi, Matsuda
Source :
International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association. 22(2)
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

To evaluate current outcomes of seminal tract re-anastomoses in Japan, and to compare them with historical data.A total of 213 patients with obstructive azoospermia who underwent seminal tract re-anastomosis from April 2008 to March 2012 at 25 institutions were enrolled in the present study. The outcomes of the procedure were compared with those reported in a previous multi-institutional study carried out in 2000.The percentage of partners aged over 35 years was 37%. A microsurgical double-layer anastomosis was carried out 83.0% of the time. Sperm were observed in ejaculate postoperatively in 68.9% and 41.5% of patients who underwent a vasovasostomy or a vasoepididymostomy, respectively. Natural conception occurred in 27.5% of patients after a vasectomy and 32.3% of patients with an epididymal obstruction. Except for the ratio of natural conception in patients with vasal obstruction after herniorrhaphies, there were no significant differences in final ratios of sperm appearance and natural conception between the previously reported study and the present study.Compared with historical data, contemporary seminal tract re-anastomosis in Japan seems to provide equivalent or better outcomes, depending on the cause of obstruction. Seminal tract re-anastomosis is a valid treatment option for patients with obstructive azoospermia.

Details

ISSN :
14422042
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association
Accession number :
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