Scrotal Endoscopy in Male Infertility

Gerris, Jan; Camp, C. Van; Neuten, JanVan; Gentens, P.; Camp, K. Van

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(88)91915-0

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“…The scrotoscope has been reported to be less invasive and has a direct view to evaluate scrotal contents. 16,17 In our previous study, we performed minimal hydrocelectomies with the aid of scrotoscope, and it was proven to be an encouraging technique. 18 Herein, we report our findings on performing EC decortication with the aid of scrotoscope in comparison with the open excision of cysts.…”

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“…[17][18][19] After general or lumbosacral anesthesia, patients were placed in the lithotomy position and sterilized. A 1-cm minimal incision was made in the anterior inferior part of the lesion side of scrotum.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In our study, the 48 cases of EC were finally confirmed by pathologic examination, and no unexpected pathologic results were found. Since last century, 16,17 the scrotoscope has been reported to be less invasive and allows for a direct view to evaluate scrotal contents. In our previous study, we had applied this technique to minimal hydrocelectomy and it was proven to be an encouraging method.…”

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Comparison between Open Epididymal Cystectomy and Minimal Resection of Epididymal Cysts Using a Scrotoscope: A Clinical Trial for the Evaluation of a New Surgical Technique

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Yan

et al. 2015

Urology

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Comparison between Open Epididymal Cystectomy and Minimal Resection of Epididymal Cysts Using a Scrotoscope: A Clinical Trial for the Evaluation of a New Surgical Technique

Yang

Wei

Yan

et al. 2015

Urology

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“…Scrotoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that deals with the use of endoscopy in diagnosis and treatment of the scrotal diseases. The surgery was described by Gerris and colleagues 14 and Shafik. 15 Gerris and colleagues employed scrotoscopy in the evaluation of infertile patients, and Shafik proposed the diagnosis of questionable masses of the testis, epididymis, and spermatic cord with such technique to perform testicular biopsies in infertile patients and to perform venography and vasography.…”

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A Minimally Invasive Method in Diagnosing Testicular Torsion: The Initial Experience of Scrotoscope

Wang

et al. 2016

Journal of Endourology

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Purpose: To introduce scrotoscopy in the diagnosis of testicular torsion and evaluate its value in clinical application.Patients and Methods: From February 2010 to June 2013, 14 patients, aged 12 to 24 years, were included into this study due to acute onset of scrotal pain. On Doppler ultrasound imaging, the blood flow decreased in seven cases (including two “no flow” cases) and remained normal in the other seven. Following anesthesia, a 10F pediatric cystoscope employed as scrotoscope was inserted into the cavity of tunica vaginalis of the testis with continued saline washing to exam the testis and epididymis.Results: The scrotoscope had a diagnostic accuracy of 100% (100% specificity and 100% sensitivity), and the color Doppler ultrasound had 77.8% specificity. Five cases were diagnosed with testicular torsion, among which four were corrected and one underwent orchiectomy. No complications were observed in these patients. Nine patients with epididymitis were given oral antibiotics, and the blood flow of the testis was normal in the testis-preserving patient.Conclusions: Our study showed that scrotoscopy could serve as a minimally invasive, safe, and effective approach in the early diagnosis of testicular torsion.

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“…However, OE offers a non-minimal invasive treatment to scrotum and brings relatively more postoperative discomfort and complications (hematomas, infection, etc.). 8,9 Firstly described by Gerris and Sha k, 10,11 the scrotoscope has been found to be a minimally invasive and less complicated operation for the diagnosis and treatment of scrotal diseases. As described previously, we have successfully applied scrotoscope to manage different scrotal diseases including epididymal cyst, adult testicular hydrocele, testicular rupture, testicular torsion, and all achieved satisfactory results.…”

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The application of scrotoscope-assisted minimally invasive excision for epididymal mass: an initial report

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Yang

Zhang

et al. 2021

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Background Traditional open excision of epididymal mass is a non-minimal invasive treatment and brings relatively more postoperative discomfort and complications. To solve this problem, we apply scrotoscope to treat epididymal mass and compare the middle-term efficacy and safety results between scrotoscope-assisted (SA) minimally invasive excision and traditional open excision (OE) for the treatment of epididymal mass. Methods A total of 253 males with surgery excision of epididymal mass from 2012 to 2018 were included in this retrospective study. The primary outcomes included general information, intraoperative data and postoperative data. Results 174 patients underwent SA and other 79 underwent OE. Demographic data was similar between the two groups. Compared with OE surgery, SA could significantly shorten operating time (19.4 ± 4.1 vs 53.8 ± 12.9 minutes), reduce blood loss (5.3 ± 1.5 vs 21.3 ± 5.6 mL) and downsize the operative incision (1.5 ± 0.3 cm vs 4.5 ± 0.8 cm). Additionally, postoperative complications were significantly less occurred in SA group than those in OE (15.5 % vs 21.5%). Patients in SA group had a significant higher overall satisfaction score (94.8 ± 3.7 vs 91.7 ± 4.9) than that in OE group. Conclusion SA is emerging as a novel and effective option with promising perspectives for epididymal mass therapy.

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Scrotal Endoscopy in Male Infertility

Cited by 10 publications

References 1 publication

Comparison between Open Epididymal Cystectomy and Minimal Resection of Epididymal Cysts Using a Scrotoscope: A Clinical Trial for the Evaluation of a New Surgical Technique

Comparison between Open Epididymal Cystectomy and Minimal Resection of Epididymal Cysts Using a Scrotoscope: A Clinical Trial for the Evaluation of a New Surgical Technique

A Minimally Invasive Method in Diagnosing Testicular Torsion: The Initial Experience of Scrotoscope

The application of scrotoscope-assisted minimally invasive excision for epididymal mass: an initial report

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