One-hole high ligation of internal spermatic vein by embryonic natural orifice transumbilical laparoscopy: a recommendable treatment of varicocele.
- Author:
Zhong-yi SUN
1
;
Gang WU
;
Yan-feng LI
;
Ke-qin ZHANG
;
Bo ZHOU
;
Feng-shuo JIN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Humans; Laparoscopy; Ligation; methods; Male; Umbilicus; surgery; Varicocele; surgery; Young Adult
- From: National Journal of Andrology 2010;16(5):450-452
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the one-hole method for high ligation of the internal spermatic vein by embryonic natural orifice transumbilical laparoscopy.
METHODSWe used the one-hole method for high ligation of the internal spermatic vein by embryonic natural orifice transumbilical laparoscopy in the treatment of 15 cases of varicocele, 13 in the left and 2 in the right side, and appraised the treatment results by follow-up 1 month after the surgery.
RESULTSAll the operations succeeded and no complications developed. The average operation time was 28 minutes and the mean hospital stay was 4 days. Symptoms were significantly relieved in all the patients and the scars were inconspicuous at follow-up.
CONCLUSIONThe one-hole method is a novel option for high ligation of the internal spermatic vein by embryonic natural orifice transumbilical laparoscopy in the treatment of varicocele. It is recommendable for its advantages of simple procedure, less pain, few complications, quick recovery, mini-invasiveness and cosmetic acceptability.
