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Micro epididymal sperm aspiration
Micro epididymal sperm aspiration procedure sperm are recovered by making a small cut in the scrotum.
What is micro epididymal sperm aspiration?
In this procedure sperm are recovered by making a small cut in the scrotum.
The procedure
MESA is usually carried out under general anaesthetic by the consultant urologist. A small cut is made in the scrotum to expose the epididymis (where sperm are stored from each testicle), and then remove the sperm.
It is normal to feel some discomfort in the groin for a few days after this procedure, but this will settle with mild painkillers.
For more information, and if you have any queries, speak to your consultant.
Suitability
MESA is appropriate for men who have no sperm in the ejaculate because they are born with no vas deferens (the sperm-carrying tube), or because it is blocked. MESA is also suitable for men who have had a vasectomy.
Specialists offering Micro epididymal sperm aspiration
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Mr Stephen Bromage
Consultant Urologist
MBBS, BmedSci (Hons), FRCS (Urol)
The Alexandra Hospital
Mr Vaibhav Modgil
Consultant Urological Surgeon and Andrologist
BM, MRCS, MSc, FRCS (Urol)
The Highfield Hospital 1 more The Alexandra Hospital
Dr Edmond Edi-Osagie
Consultant Gynaecologist
MBBS MRCOG
The Alexandra Hospital
Mr Munir Ahmed
Consultant Urological Surgeon
FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Urol) MSc (Med Ed Cardiff) MAcaMEd
The Blackheath Hospital 2 more Chelsfield Park Hospital The Sloane Hospital
Mr Alvan Priddy
Consultant Gynaecologist
MBChB, FRCOG, MD
The Clementine Churchill Hospital
Mr Raj Nigam
Consultant Urological Surgeon
MBBS, MD, FRCS, FRCS (Urol), FEBU
Mount Alvernia Hospital