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The Young-Dees operation for the correction of retrograde ejaculation.
The Journal of Urology
|December 1, 1986
Summary
Retrograde ejaculation, a cause of infertility, can be treated with bladder neck reconstruction. This surgical approach successfully converted retrograde ejaculation to antegrade ejaculation in 4 out of 5 patients when other methods failed.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Retrograde ejaculation significantly impacts male fertility.
- Current treatments include medication and sperm retrieval, but are not always effective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of Young-Dees type bladder neck reconstruction for treating refractory retrograde ejaculation.
- To convert retrograde ejaculation to normal antegrade ejaculation.
Main Methods:
- Surgical intervention using Young-Dees type bladder neck reconstruction.
- Patient selection included cases where standard treatments failed.
Main Results:
- The surgical procedure was successful in 4 out of 5 treated patients.
- Successful conversion from retrograde to antegrade ejaculation was achieved.
Conclusions:
- Young-Dees type bladder neck reconstruction is a viable surgical option for retrograde ejaculation when conservative treatments fail.
- This surgical method offers a potential solution for infertility caused by retrograde ejaculation.