Treatment of varicoceles: techniques and outcomes

Dane Johnson; Jay Sandlow

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.07.020

Treatment of varicoceles: techniques and outcomes

Dane Johnson, Jay Sandlow

Division of Urologic Surgery

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Abstract

Varicoceles, a dilation of veins within the pampiniform plexus, are present in ∼15% of the general male population. This paper reviews the indications for treatment of varicoceles, post-intervention outcomes following treatment, and the various techniques for treatment of varicoceles. The aim of this review is to describe and compare complications associated with each approach to varicocele treatment.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	378-384
Number of pages	7
Journal	Fertility and Sterility
Volume	108
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2017.07.020
State	Published - Sep 2017

Keywords

Microsurgery
hydrocele
subinguinal
varicocele
varicocelectomy

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