Laparoscopic surgery for pediatric varicoceles: Randomized controlled trial

Treatment of varicocele with reference to age: a retrospective comparison of three minimally invasive procedures

“…In the initial series of 56 patients using this technique during an open Palomo procedure, no hydroceles were reported [17]. This technique can be combined with the laparoscopic approach, as demonstrated by several groups [2,20,24].…”

“…Combining the efficacy of open retroperitoneal varicocele correction with the minimally invasive approach, LV has been shown to decrease hospital stay and postoperative analgesic requirements, as compared with the latter in a prospective randomized trial [20]. Although success rates of 89% to 100% have been shown in a number of studies, postoperative hydrocele rates have not been decreased significantly with the laparoscopic technique despite the potentially better visualization of internal spermatic vessels and lymphatics [9,10,21].…”

Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy - Initial Experience at Our Tertiary Care Centre

“…G Ali Shamsa et al [12] reported recurrence in 2 (6.7%) patients of laparoscopic group but it was not observed in patients who underwent open varicocelectomy. Podkamenev V V et al [13] reported relapse rates of 1.84% in laparoscopic group and 1.36% in open varicocelectomy group. Recurrence in our study was which is concurrent with the available literature.…”

Indigo Carmine Dye-Assisted Lymphatic-Sparing Laparoscopic Palomo Varicocelectomy In Children

“…Podkamenev et al (9) in a randomized controlled trial compared laparoscopic varicocelectomy in children, performed in 434 patients, to open varicocelectomy, performed in 220 patients, both after injection of methylene blue under the tunica albuginea. They considered laparoscopic Palomo procedure with lymphatic sparing to be the most effective for varicocele treatment in children and adolescents.…”