Infertility and testis cancer

Sarah M Lambert; Harry Fisch

doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2007.02.002

Infertility and testis cancer

Urol Clin North Am. 2007 May;34(2):269-77; abstract xi. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2007.02.002.

Authors

Sarah M Lambert¹, Harry Fisch

Affiliation

¹ Male Reproductive Center, Department of Urology, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York Presbyterian Hospital, 944 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028, USA.

PMID: 17484932
DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2007.02.002

Abstract

Testicular cancer is the most common solid organ tumor in young men and affects men during their reproductive years. Current therapeutic regimens have significantly improved survival but often adversely impact fertility. Understanding the effects of testicular cancer, the systemic effects of neoplasia, and the effects of treatment protocols, such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection, is essential to restoring and maintaining fertility in men who have germ cell neoplasms.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Humans
Infertility* / diagnosis
Infertility* / etiology
Infertility* / therapy
Male
Risk Factors
Testicular Neoplasms / complications*
Testicular Neoplasms / therapy
Testis / abnormalities*
Treatment Outcome