Laparoscopic retrieval of retroperitoneal vas deferens in vasovasostomy for postinguinal herniorrhaphy obstructive azoospermia
Fertility and Sterility(2005)
Abstract
Iatrogenic injury to the vas deferens is a well-documented complication of inguinal hernia repair. Recently obstruction related to the use of polypropylene mesh for hernia repair has been reported. We describe a case using laparoscopy to mobilize the retroperitoneal vas and deliver it to the healthy vas proximal to the vas trapped in the cicatrix induced by mesh thus allowing a tension-free microsurgical repair.Case report.Outpatient male infertility practice.Obstructed azoospermic men with polypropylene mesh.Laparoscopic retrieval of retroperitoneal vas segment for primary microsurgical anastomosis.Patency of vas and presence of sperm.A tension-free, patent anastomosis was performed.Polypropylene mesh-induced fibrosis of the vas deferens can result in obstructive azospermia. Laparoscopy can be used to permit a microsurgical bypass of the obstructed segment.
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Key words
Laparoscopy,vas deferens,vasovasostomy,obstructive azoospermia,Marlex mesh inguinal herniorrhaphy
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