title: Laparoscopic varicocelectomy.
abstract: Laparoscopic procedures are useful techniques for minimally invasive surgery in Urology. Varicocelectomy is also performed laparoscopically with less postoperative pain and shorter convalescence when compared to the open retroperitoneal approach. Details of the technique of laparoscopic varicocelectomy are presented and the advantages and disadvantages of the procedures are discussed. From the variety of treatment modalities, the most effective and the least invasive technique should be selected to treat varicocele testis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Matsuda
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Yoshida
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014646:Varicocele / Q000601:surgery*