What is the role of pre-operative sperm DNA fragmentation index in microsurgical varicocelectomy success?
Abstract
Objective This prospective study aimed to examine the effect of pre-operative sperm DFI on varicocelectomy success. Material and methods A total of 51 infertile men with unilateral clinical VC who met the inclusion criteria and underwent microsurgical varicocelectomy were enrolled. As described in previous studies, in our study, more than 50% increase in total motile sperm count (TMSC) in post-operative semen analysis was defined as a significant improvement. However, at least a 100% increase was required for patients with a TMSC
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sperm and Testicular Function
Male Reproductive Health Studies
Reproductive Health and Technologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Volume
- 12
- Pages
- 1703388–1703388
- Publication date
- 12 January 2026
- Language
- EN