Kimberly Waggener, Dylan Wolff, Madeline Snipes, Stephen Tranchina, XiXi Yi, Daniel Boaretto, Akhil Muthigi, Nicholas A Deebel
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Infertility is a common problem. Despite this, a dearth of urologists are trained in infertility care. Improved training opportunities may improve proficiency and interest in subspecialized training. We present a narrative review of current and proposed techniques in microsurgical education, with noted methods from other specialties. Opportunities for quality improvement include technological advancements, dedicated training laboratories, and artificial and animal models. Ample opportunity exists for improvement and standardization of microsurgical skills training, institutionally and nationally. Adoption of training methods may bolster resident interest in andrology and male infertility as a career and improve outcomes for those who complete fellowship training.
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Urology is a monthly, peer–reviewed journal primarily for urologists, residents, interns, nephrologists, and other specialists interested in urology
The mission of Urology®, the "Gold Journal," is to provide practical, timely, and relevant clinical and basic science information to physicians and researchers practicing the art of urology worldwide. Urology® publishes original articles relating to adult and pediatric clinical urology as well as to clinical and basic science research. Topics in Urology® include pediatrics, surgical oncology, radiology, pathology, erectile dysfunction, infertility, incontinence, transplantation, endourology, andrology, female urology, reconstructive surgery, and medical oncology, as well as relevant basic science issues. Special features include rapid communication of important timely issues, surgeon''s workshops, interesting case reports, surgical techniques, clinical and basic science review articles, guest editorials, letters to the editor, book reviews, and historical articles in urology.
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