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Fertility Glossary

Micro-TESE

Microsurgical search for sperm within the testis.

Male fertility

Microdissection TESE uses an operating microscope to identify the tubules most likely to contain sperm, removing less tissue than conventional TESE. It gives the best retrieval rates in non-obstructive azoospermia and is performed by urologists with specific training, coordinated with the IVF laboratory on the day.

Also known as: microdissection TESE, mTESE

Sources

  • Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au)
  • Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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