title: Evolving approach to the varicocele.
abstract: The varicocele is the most common cause of male infertility world wide. Varicoceles have been found in 15% of the normal male population and in up to 40% of patients with male infertility. In approximately 70% of patients with secondary infertility, a varicocele is an underlying cause. Understanding of the pathophysiology, treatments, and outcomes of a varicocele and varicocele repair has evolved significantly over the past several decades. Our goal is to discuss the approach to its diagnosis and treatment that has evolved.
authors.affiliation: Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, 6560 Fannin, Suite 2100, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Mohit
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khera
authors.forename: Larry I
authors.initials: LI
authors.lastname: Lipshultz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods; D014646:Varicocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*