How sperm can be retrieved from coma patient for IVF: What Delhi HC’s ruling on soldier means
Indian Express·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Delhi High Court authorized sperm extraction from a comatose Indian Army soldier for his wife's IVF treatment. Medical experts explain perimortem retrieval involves electric stimulation or surgery with 80-90% viability success rates. Similar precedents exist in UK courts. Brain-dead patients on life support can undergo sperm collection while vital functions continue.
Key Entities
Delhi High CourtIndian Army soldierIVFsperm retrievalperimortem extractionDr. Neelam SuriIndraprastha Apollo Hospital