Surgical Sperm Retrieval
Surgical Sperm Retrieval or SSR is an innovative medical procedure where the sperm is directly collected from the male reproductive tract. This method is also done when the sperm are absent or insufficient for ejaculation. This group of methods is mainly applied to those men with azoospermia (no sperm in semen) due to blockages or sperm production problems.
Dr Jyoti Gupta, the leading gynaecologist and IVF specialist, offers advanced and innovative surgical sperm retrieval treatment in Faridabad. Couples struggling with male-factor infertility find this method highly valuable and helpful.
Who Can Benefit?
This process is ideal for men with cases like:
- Azoospermia (no sperm in ejaculate due to blockage or production issues)
- Follicle monitoring
- Obstructive or non‑obstructive causes prevent natural sperm release.
- Prior unsuccessful attempts with less invasive collection methods
Some Advanced Sperm Retrieval Techniques
In the list of many sperm retrieval techniques, there are some advanced methods that are used for complex cases. These techniques are:
- Testicular Sperm Aspiration: Performing local anaesthesia, needle aspiration is performed under testicular tissue.
- Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration: This process targets the epididymis via a percutaneous needle and collect mature sperm.
- Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration: Microscope-assisted, precise incision in the epididymis for optimal sperm quality.
- Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction: A high-powered microscope is used to locate and remove viable sperm directly from the testes; this method is best for non‑obstructive cases.