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Microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE) is the choice for men with NOA desiring to father children with their own gametes. Micro-TESE results in the highest numbers of sperm cells retrieved for use with\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">in vitro<\/jats:italic>\n                    fertilization\/intracytoplasmic sperm injection. With suboptimal micro-TESE success rates of sperm retrieval and then pregnancy and live birth using the retrieved sperm with\n                    <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">in vitro<\/jats:italic>\n                    fertilization\/intracytoplasmic sperm injection, advances to improve outcomes are necessary. 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