Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors study on the damaging effects of varicoceles
Varicoceles are abnormal dilations of veins around the testicle are the most common correctable cause of male infertility, which are found in 40% of men presenting for primary infertility evaluations (having never been able to achieve a pregnancy) and 80% of men with secondary infertility (men who did not have difficulty conceiving with their partner […]
Dr Parviz Kavoussi teaches at UCI course.
Testosterone deficiency is being diagnosed in more and more men annually with symptomatic and health repercussions which are motivating men to seek treatment. The newest modality of treatment are oral testosterone pills that are safe for the liver, as opposed to the older types of pills in the 1970s that were harmful. As an expert […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi publishes study on varicocele management.
The most common correctable cause of male infertility is a varicocele, abnormally dilated veins of the pampiniform plexus that surround the testicle and are adverse for sperm. It has been established that varicoceles can decrease sperm counts, motility, and morphology and increase sperm DNA damage rates in some men and that in most men surgical […]
Dr Parviz Kavoussi co-authors an article on artificial intelligence in andrology.
With the advent and progress of artificial intelligence (AI), a primary area of interest in its use is in medicine. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors a study on the potential use of AI in Andrology with the goal of improving accuracy and efficiency. Read the Artificial Intelligence in Andrology: From Semen Analysis to Image Diagnostics […]
Dr Parviz Kavoussi co-authors study evaluating management of elevated sperm DNA fragmentation levels in infertile men.
Sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) testing is being used to help understand the male partner’s contribution to fertilization rates, pregnancy rates, and miscarriage rates. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was amongst the lead authors publishing a research study investigating the global practices of management of infertile men with elevated SDF, reviewing the society guidelines on management of elevated […]
Dr Parviz Kavoussi serves as visiting professor at UT Health San Antonio
The Urology department at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio selects one visiting professor annually as an expert on a field of content from across the United States to invite to teach urology residents for a day. This year they selected Dr. Parviz Kavoussi. Dr. Kavoussi states, “I cannot express what […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi lectures as part of UCI Men’s Health Course
The University of California at Irvine hosts a course covering important topics in men’s health annually with experts from across the country to give lectures on topics of their expertise. Dr. Parviz Kavoussi was invited to teach on the intranasal testosterone replacement therapy that can allow for maintenance of sperm production while on exogenous testosterone […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi writes commentary on varicocele repair outcome study in infertile men
Varicoceles, abnormally dilated veins around the testicle, are the most common correctable diagnosis in infertile men. There have been a large number of studies revealing the adverse impact on a man’s fertility and the potential improvements with a microsurgical repair of the varicocele. As Dr. Parviz Kavoussi performs multiple varicocele repairs week in, week out, […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi reviews abstracts for Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery meeting
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery holds an annual scientific meeting to present the latest and greatest in minimally invasive surgery. As an established leader in robotic microsurgery, Dr. Parviz Kavoussi has been charged with the task to review the scientific abstracts submitted to the meeting for their merit for acceptance or rejection into the meeting […]
Dr. Parviz Kavoussi coauthors publication on the renaissance of the science of male fertility
It has been well established that 20% of couples struggling to conceive solely have a male factor as the culprit with an additional 40% having a male factor contributing to the challenge along with a female factor, suggesting that 60% of the time there is male factor involvement. The other clear trend is that over […]
