Male infertility microsurgical training

• Type of Material: Article
• Authors: Akanksha Mehta, Emory University; Philip S. Li, Weill Cornell Medical College; Marc Goldstein, Weill Cornell Medical College
• Language: English
• Date: 2014-01-01
• Publisher: AME Publishing Company
• Publication Version: Final Published Version
• Copyright Statement: © AME Publishing Company.
• Final Published Version (URL): http://dx.doi.org/10.3978/j.issn.2223-4683.2014.02.05
• Title of Journal or Parent Work: Translational andrology and urology
• ISSN: 2223-4691
• Volume: 3
• Issue: 1
• Start Page: 134
• End Page: 141
• Keywords: surgery laboratory; surgical techniques; surgical training; Microsurgery
• Research Categories: Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery

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.