TESA is a procedure performed for men who are having sperm retrieved for IVF/ICSI. It is done with local anesthesia in the operating room or office and is coordinated with their female partner's egg retrieval. A needle is inserted in the testicle and tissue/sperm are aspirated.
TESA is a procedure performed for men who are having sperm retrieved for IVF/ICSI. It is done with local anesthesia in the operating room or office and is coordinated with their female partner's egg retrieval. A needle is inserted in the testicle and tissue/sperm are aspirated.
Surgical Sperm Aspiration (TESA) is a minimally invasive procedure in South Africa for males unable to produce semen through normal ejaculation, extracting sperm directly from the testicles.
Performed under local anesthesia, TESA results are usually available within 2 hours. South African public hospitals offer this service free of charge while private facilities can charge around $600 per procedure.