Impact of Varicocele Repair on Semen Parameters in Infertile Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi co-authors meta-analysis on varicocele repair impact on semen parameters.

A varicocele is an abnormal dilation of veins around the testicle which can cause cellular harm and worsen a man’s fertility.  Dr. Parviz Kavoussi recently co-authored a meta-analysis along with respected experts in the field worldwide.  The results further supported what has been established that surgically repairing a varicocele can improve semen analysis results in infertile men.  Dr. Kavoussi states, “As the most common correctable cause of male infertility being a varicocele, this data further drives the need for repair in infertile men with abnormal semen parameters.”

Read the meta-analysis