...H.J.E.J. Vrijhof; K.P.J. Delaere In this series we present the results of a retrospective analysis of 66 vasovasostomy procedures performed between 1983 and 1991. Obstructive intervals and serum antisperm antibodies were correlated with pregnancy and patency rates. With obstructive intervals...

...R.A. Bürger; C.-D. Gerharz; N. Jansen; U. Engelmann A comparative study was undertaken to investigate the Nd:YAG and CO 2 laser systems for laser-assisted vasovasostomies (LAVs). In 32 rats 64 vasovasostomies were performed, either conventionally sutured (CSV) or laser-welded (LAV-CO 2 and LAV...

... underwent vasovasostomy. The intact nerve supply after vasectomy was controlled by electrophysical measurement. Sperm evaluation and morphological findings are compared and the advantages of a nerve-sparing technique demonstrated. The proliferative capacity of the epithelial layer of the vas deferens has...

... and the editor(s) disclaim responsibility for any injury to persons or property resulting from any ideas, methods, instructions or products referred to in the content or advertisements. Male infertility Pregnancy Vasectomy Vasovasostomy Microsurgery Urologia Internationalis Original Paper Urol Int...

... of Urology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin, and cMikrochirurgisches Zentrum, Stuttgart, Germany Key Words Vasovasostomy Vasoepididymostomy Fertility Female partner age Abstract Introduction: Literature regarding the influence of maternal age on pregnancy rates...

...I. Schroeder-Printzen; T. Diemer; W. Weidner Vasovasostomy after sterilisation vasectomy is the most frequently performed microsurgical intervention in refertilizing surgery. Causes for obstruction other than vasectomy such as juvenile hernia repair and other kinds of surgery affecting the seminal...