Two methods of laparoscopic varicocelectomy for the treatment of spermatic varicocele.
- Author:
Hong-Qian GUO
1
;
Ze-Yu SUN
;
Xiao-Gong LI
;
Wei-Dong GAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Humans; Laparoscopy; Male; Middle Aged; Urogenital Surgical Procedures; methods; Varicocele; surgery; Video-Assisted Surgery
- From: National Journal of Andrology 2003;9(5):372-374
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce two methods of laparoscopic varicocelectomy for the treatment of spermatic varicocele.
METHODSForty-five cases of spermatic varicocele were treated by video laparoscopic technique with two or three punch.
RESULTSAll the 45 operations were performed successfully, and no complications occurred during and after the operations.
CONCLUSIONSSpermatic varicocele is one of the most suitable indications for video laparoscopic surgery. The two-punch technique is more advantageous than the three-punch.
