Korean J Urol.  1998 Jan;39(1):65-69.

Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy: 20 Cases

• Kim DY
• Park BJ
• Rho DW
• Park JS

Abstract

PURPOSE: Laparoscopy is a signigicant step forward in the evolution of minimally invasive surgery and laparoscopic varicocelectomy can be an alternative approach to the conventional open surgery or embolization.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Between July, 1994 and July 1995, laparoscopic varicocelectomies were performed in 20 clinical patients whose age ranged 6-29 years. TITLES: Spermatic artery saving was performed successfully in 16 cases. Hospitalization was 1 day and only 1 patient complained of persistent scorotal discomfort and palpable varicocele mass(grade 1).
Conclusions
: Early return to normal activity, simplicity of spermatic vein dissection, preservation of spermatic artery, access to bilateral veins have do this new technique an alternatives to routine high ligation.

Keyword

Minimally invasive surgery; Laparoscopic varicocelectomy; Spermatic artery saving

MeSH Terms

Arteries
Hospitalization
Humans
Laparoscopy
Ligation
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Varicocele
Veins