Male infertility surgery Varicocele repair. The varicocele is tied off through an incision in the lower abdomen. Sperm counts improve in about 70 percent of cases six months following surgery. Sperm duct microsurgery . Sperm duct microsurgery is used to remove obstructions in the ductal system that carries sperm to the penis.
Some patients wait as long as two years after surgery for sperm motility to normalize.
For men with erectile dysfunction or other performance problems, healthy sperm can often be extracted surgically from the sperm ducts, or through electroejaculation, a procedure in which electrical current is used to induce ejaculation. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It may not represent your true individual medical situation. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns.