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Robotic-assisted microsurgery is currently being utilized for the treatment of male infertility and chronic groin and testicular pain. The advantages appear to include enhanced magnification, improved surgical efficiency, decreased tremor, and similar outcomes. This chapter covers robotic microsurgical application and techniques for vasectomy reversal, varicocelectomy, testicular sperm extraction, and denervation of the spermatic cord.
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Brahmbhatt, J.V., Gudeloglu, A., Parekattil, S.J. (2014). Robotic-Assisted Microsurgery for Male Infertility and Chronic Orchialgia. In: Kim, K. (eds) Robotics in General Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8739-5_30
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