[Microsurgery of the appendix testis (experimental research)].

Based on their own experience with 83 reconstructive microsurgeries performed for epididymis obstruction the authors concluded that a simple incorporation of microsurgical techniques into the surgery of excretory infertility failed to substantially improve the results of the treatment. Supposing a well-managed clinical study to be the main tool to provide better results and the data of animal studies to be inapplicable for the diseases of the human reproductive system, the authors suggested that the aforementioned study in the clinical settings should conform to the two major requirements: an uniform pattern of the techniques employed and an exacting control over anastomosis application. As a method of choice, end-to-side vasoepididymostomy was offered. A training model for gaining the mastery of epididymis microsurgery techniques was developed as well. The reliability of the method was proved by experiments on 20 rabbits. 17 animals gave offsprings. The system of epididymal ducts studied in health opened the possibility of a well-founded division of epididymis into zones of surgical importance.