Laparoscopic varicocele ligation: a recommendable standard procedure with good long-term results.
In the last 2 years we have performed 100 laparoscopic varicocele ligations. The indications for surgery were pain, a small testicle or prevention of subfertility. 4 patients had undergone previous embolization therapy or open operation and developed recurrences. 5 patients had bilateral varicocele. No severe intraoperative complications occurred. Postoperative complications were of low morbidity and were managed conservatively. The follow-up time was 3-30 months. The overall persistence and recurrence rate was 8%. Laparoscopic varicocele ligation is safe and can be recommended.
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Department of Urology, Landeskrankenhaus Leoben, Austria.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D010690:Phlebography; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D014646:Varicocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*