Laparoscopy for varicocele:Report of 113 cases

Objective: To observe the effect of peritonexscopy for treatment of varicocele.Methods: The clinical data of 113 cases of varicocele treated by laparoscopic surgery were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively.All the cases underwent varicocelectomy under laparoscopy.Results: The operation time was 20-80 mins.The mean bowel recovery time was 14.6 hours,and the mean hospital stay was 3.5 days.After operation,16 patients(14.1%) developed scrotal emphysemas.56 cases were followed up for 3-36 months.Varicocele recurred in 2 cases(1.77%) and testicular hydrocele occurred on the affected side in 3 patients(2.66%).Of the 68 previously infertile patients,35 were followed up and 20(57.1%) had obvious improvement in sperm counts and motilities after operation.Conclusions: Varicocelectomy under laparoscopy is safe and effective for treatment of varicocele.