Testicular Biopsy

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For men requiring testicular biopsy for fertility evaluation or cancer diagnosis, medical tourism offers access to advanced andrology and urology centers at 60-75% lower costs than Western countries. Top destinations like India, Thailand, Spain, and Turkey provide JCI-accredited facilities specializing in both diagnostic biopsies and sperm retrieval procedures (TESE/Micro-TESE), performed by reproductive urologists with extensive experience in male infertility and oncology.

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Testicular Biopsy

A testicular biopsy is a diagnostic procedure that extracts small tissue samples from the testicles to evaluate:
Male infertility causes (sperm production issues)
Testicular cancer (tumor identification)
Sperm retrieval for IVF/ICSI

Types of Testicular Biopsy

TypeProcedureBest ForAnesthesia
Open BiopsySmall scrotal incisionCancer diagnosisLocal/General
PercutaneousNeedle extractionSperm retrievalLocal
Micro-TESEMicrosurgical extractionSevere infertilityGeneral

When is it Needed?

Azoospermia (no sperm in semen)
Abnormal tumor markers/imaging
Prior to sperm retrieval for IVF
Unexplained testicular pain/mass

Procedure Steps

  1. Anesthesia administration
  2. Small incision/needle insertion
  3. Tissue sample collection
  4. Wound closure (if open biopsy)
  5. Duration: 20-60 minutes

Recovery & Aftercare

  • Mild discomfort: 2-3 days
  • Swelling/bruising: 1 week
  • Avoid strenuous activity: 7-10 days
  • Follow-up: 1-2 weeks for results

Potential Risks

Bleeding/hematoma (<5%)
Infection (2-3%)
Chronic pain (rare)
Testicular atrophy (very rare)