Micro–TESE is an innovative surgical technique that offers a new opportunity to find sperm in men with azoospermia (a condition where there is no sperm in the semen). At Andrología Málaga, our specialists perform this procedure with the utmost precision, helping many men and couples fulfill their dream of becoming parents through fertility treatments.
Micro-TESE is a surgical technique that can offer men with azoospermia (a condition where no sperm is found in the semen) a new opportunity to become fathers. Using a surgical microscope, specialists can locate and retrieve sperm directly from the testicles, even in cases where other treatments have failed.
For many men, Micro–TESE is a safe and effective option that opens the door to fertility treatments and increases the chances of achieving a pregnancy.
Micro-TESE can be a very useful option in various situations involving male infertility, especially when no sperm are found in the semen. It is recommended in cases such as:
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When sperm do not reach the semen due to an obstruction (such as after a vasectomy or due to previous infections).
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When the testicles produce few sperm or do so insufficiently (due to hormonal or genetic causes, or testicular damage).
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Absence of spermatozoa in the ejaculate, after ruling out other treatable causes.
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Failure of previous treatments, when other extraction methods have not been successful.
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Infertility with no clear cause, but with a medical history suggesting reproductive issues.
Micro-TESE is a surgical procedure performed in the operating room under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation to ensure the patient feels no discomfort. Using a high–precision microscope, the specialist carefully opens the testicular tissue and searches for areas where sperm are most likely to be found. Once located, the sperm are extracted and preserved for use in assisted reproductive techniques such as IVF or ICSI. The procedure typically lasts between one and two hours, and in most cases, the patient can return home the same day.
At Andrología Málaga, this procedure is performed by Dr. Rodrigo España, a specialist in andrology and male fertility, ensuring the utmost precision, safety, and confidence for our patients.
No, it is performed under anesthesia to ensure the procedure is comfortable and painless. After surgery, there may be slight discomfort that is easily managed with medication.
Micro-TESE typically lasts between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the individual case. Usually, the patient can go home the same day.
The chances of finding sperm vary depending on the cause of infertility, but Micro-TESE is the technique that offers the highest sperm recovery rates in difficult cases.
Yes. The retrieved sperm can be used in assisted reproduction treatments such as IVF or ICSI, increasing the chances of becoming parents.
If you are experiencing fertility issues, have no detectable sperm in your semen, or have struggled to conceive, Micro–TESE may be an effective alternative. At Andrología Málaga, our highly experienced specialists perform this procedure with safety and precision, offering a tailored treatment to increase your chances of becoming a father.