Manual of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection in Human Assisted ... - 9781108743839

Cambridge University Press

Manual of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection in Human Assisted ReproductionWith Other Advanced Micromanipulation Techniques to Edit the Genetic and Cytoplasmic Content of the Oocyte\nAuthor(s): Gianpiero D. Palermo, Zsolt Peter Nagy\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9781108743839, 978-1108743839\nSynopsis\nFor around half of the couples who have trouble conceiving the cause of infertility is sperm-related. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is the most common and successful treatment for male infertility. Here, the pioneers for the technique, along with authorities in the field, describe the underlying science of ICSI and other micromanipulation techniques. Practical advice for performing the techniques is covered in depth, including sperm selection, laser-assisted ICSI, and the use of piezo in ICSI. Examining the safety of ICSI in animal models as well as the impact of ICSI on the health and we.