Micro-TESE is a surgical procedure to retrieve sperm for men with non-obstructive azoospermia. Here’s how it’s done:

Sedation: To avoid any pain, the patient is given general anaesthesia. This allows the surgeon to comfortably access the testicles without causing discomfort to the patient.

Incision: The surgeon makes a small cut in the middle of the scrotum, the pouch of skin holding the testicles. This cut is very small and precise, minimising damage and allowing effective access to the testicular tissue.

Laboratory Examination: Once the testicles are exposed, each one is examined under a powerful microscope. The surgeon looks for tiny tubes within the testicular tissue that might contain sperm. The microscope helps by magnifying the view, making it easier to find these tiny tubes.

Sperm Retrieval: If any sperm is found in these tubes, it is carefully extracted. The sperm is then taken to a lab, where it is processed and examined to check its quality and viability.

Usage of Sperm: The retrieved sperm can be used right away to fertilise an egg using techniques like ICSI. If not needed immediately, the sperm can be frozen and stored for future use, a process known as cryopreservation.