[Videolaparoscopic treatment of varicocele: retrospective study of 165 cases]. / Trattamento videolaparoscopico del varicocele: studio retrospettivo su 165 casi.
Chir Ital
; 53(6): 841-3, 2001.
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ABSTRACT
Idiopathic varicocele is a common condition that is present in approximately 15% of the general male population. The mechanism by which varicocele exerts a deleterious effect on testicular function and semen quality remains unknown. Nevertheless, it is generally regarded as a significant factor in male infertility. Varicocelectomy is accomplished with a variety of approaches the inguinal and high retroperitoneal procedures are still commonly accepted methods, but laparoscopic varicocelectomy is currently proving an increasingly popular procedure. The authors report the results of a retrospective study of 165 laparoscopic varicocelectomies performed from 1993 to 2000 and conclude that this approach is simple, safe and effective and should be recommended as the treatment of choice.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Varicocele
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Laparoscopia
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Cirurgia Vídeoassistida
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
It
Revista:
Chir Ital
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article