Overview
A unique textbook presenting a thoughtful and comprehensive view of the significance of varicocele and its impact in male fertility, including medical and surgical management
Includes basic and transitional research, genetics, diagnostic testing with conventional and advanced molecular biology approaches, hormonal control, interventional therapy and ART, controversies and case material
An invaluable tool for medical students in reproductive medicine as well as researchers and clinicians working in the field of infertility
Access this book
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Other ways to access
Table of contents (58 chapters)
-
Controversies Surrounding Varicocele
-
Varicocele Debates: Pro and Con
-
Varicocele Clinical Case Scenarios
Keywords
About this book
This unique textbook – the first of its kind – presents a thoughtful and comprehensive discussion of the significance of varicocele and its impact on male fertility. This hot topic is covered from a multitude of angles in seven thematic sections: origin and pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, medical and surgical therapy, controversies, pro and con debates, and clinical case scenarios. The scope of varicocele includes basic and transitional research, genetics, diagnostic testing with conventional and advanced molecular biology approaches, hormonal control, interventional therapy and assisted reproductive technology (ART). Repair of varicocele, which can be carried out by various methods, not only alleviates oxidative stress‐associated infertility but also prevents and protects against the progressive character of varicocele and its consequent upregulations of systemic oxidative stress.
Even with the advances in the understanding of this intriguing disease and consensus on some areas such as diagnosis and pathophysiology, substantial controversy still exists, in particular concerning the benefits of treatment and to whom treatment should be offered. Additional chapters discuss, in depth, such controversies surrounding the role of varicocele in male infertility and present clinical case scenarios dealing with management of subclinical and clinical varicocele. A series of editorial comments is provided by the editors at the end of selected chapters, containing an objective and concise summary of the information from each chapter. In addition, chapters open up with key points for quick references and conclude with multiple choice questions and answers for immediate review and retention of the rich content.
Generously illustrated, Varicocele and Male Infertility: A Complete Guide represents an invaluable tool for medical students in reproductive medicine as well as researchers and clinicians working in the field of infertility (e.g., urologists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, and embryologists) and is comprised of chapters written by leading and internationally recognized clinicians and scientists with expertise in varicocele, skillfully edited by leaders in the field.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Sandro C. Esteves, MD, PhD
ANDROFERT
Andrology & Human Reproduction ClinicCampinas, SP, Brazil
Chak-Lam Cho, FRCSED (Urol), FHKAM (Surgery)
S.H. Ho Urology CentreDepartment of Surgery
Prince of Wales Hospital
The Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong.
Ahmad Majzoub, MD, CABU, FECSM
Department of UrologyHamad Medical Corporation
Weill Cornell Medicine QatarDoha, Qatar
Ashok Agarwal, PhD, HCLD (ABB), ELD (ACE)
Department of UrologyCleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH, USABibliographic Information
Book Title: Varicocele and Male Infertility
Book Subtitle: A Complete Guide
Editors: Sandro C Esteves, Chak-Lam Cho, Ahmad Majzoub, Ashok Agarwal
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-79102-9
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-79101-2Published: 08 October 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-79102-9Published: 11 September 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVII, 638
Number of Illustrations: 23 b/w illustrations, 68 illustrations in colour
Topics: Reproductive Medicine, Andrology