2003
DOI: 10.1089/08927790360587405
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Comparison of Extraperitoneoscopic and Transperitoneoscopic Techniques for the Treatment of Bilateral Varicocele

Abstract: There was no significant difference between the transperitoneal and extraperitoneal techniques in terms of effectiveness and morbidity. The difficulty in identifying the internal spermatic vein and the additional cost of the balloon dissector for the extraperitoneal technique makes us prefer transperitoneal repair.

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“…In addition, the testicular artery, which is often distinctly separated from the internal spermatic veins, had not yet branched out and was often distinctly separate from the internal spermatic veins (13,14). In our series, there was no statistical difference among groups in the number of ligated veins.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 52%
“…In addition, the testicular artery, which is often distinctly separated from the internal spermatic veins, had not yet branched out and was often distinctly separate from the internal spermatic veins (13,14). In our series, there was no statistical difference among groups in the number of ligated veins.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 52%
“…Laparoscopic varicocelectomy is generally performed transperitoneally, but extra- or retro-peritoneal approaches have also been described. [4142] The persistence/recurrence rate of laparoscopic varicocelectomy is in the range of 6–15%. [214352]…”
Section: Management Of Varicocelesmentioning
confidence: 99%