Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
Rauchenwald, M; Colombo, T; Mischinger, HJ; Petritsch, PH; Hubmer, G.
Laparoscopic ligation of spermatic vessels in varicocele.
Urologe A. 1994; 33(1):58-61
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- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Hubmer Gerhart
- Mischinger Hans-Jörg
- Petritsch Peter
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- Abstract:
- Open surgical procedures and percutaneous transvenous radiological techniques are available for the treatment of varicoceles. With the advent of laparoscopic surgery another minimally invasive procedure has become available. In 39 patients with left unilateral and 1 with bilateral, clinically evident, varicocele laparoscopic ligation of the spermatic vessels was performed. In 17 cases both the spermatic veins and the artery were cut, whereas in 24 cases it was possible to spare the spermatic artery. In more than 90% of these cases the artery could be identified as a pulsatile vessel. No serious complications were encountered. All patients were discharged from the hospital on postoperative day 1 or 2. Out of 26 patients who could be followed clinically and by colour coded Duplex sonography, 1 showed signs of persistent and 1 of recurrent varicocele. The quick convalescence of the mostly young patients, the excellent identification of the anatomic structures, and the minimal surgical trauma are advantages of laparoscopic varicocelectomy.
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- Anastomosis, Surgical - instrumentation
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- Intraoperative Complications - surgery
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- Varicocele - surgery
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