Testis homotransplantation: a report of 12 cases / 中华男科学杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the effect of testis homotransplantation in the treatment of androgen deficiency and infertility.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We retrospectively analyzed 12 cases of testis homotransplantation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Surgical success was achieved in 11 cases, all with a significantly increased level of serum testosterone, and markedly improved secondary sex characteristics and sexual function.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Testis homotransplantation is highly effective for the treatment of androgen deficiency in males, but has little effect on spermatogenesis.</p>