Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy: 20 Cases / 대한비뇨기과학회지

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.