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Microsurgical intermediate subinguinal varicocelectomy.

Joo Yong Lee¹, Ho Song Yu, Won Sik Ham

¹1 Department of Urology, Severance Hospital, Urological Science Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

International Surgery

|July 25, 2014

Summary

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A modified microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy (MSIV) simplifies the procedure for less experienced surgeons. This technique offers comparable success rates, low complications, and reduced pain, making microsurgical varicocele treatment more accessible.

Keywords:

Male infertility Treatment outcome Varicocele

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Area of Science:

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Microsurgery
Surgical Technique

Background:

Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy (MSV) is effective for varicocele treatment but requires specialized surgical skills.
A simplified approach may improve accessibility for surgeons new to microsurgical techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a simple modification of microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy (MSIV).
To assess the feasibility and outcomes of MSIV for surgeons with limited microsurgical experience.

Main Methods:

A single surgeon performed 61 cases of MSIV on 52 patients between 2010 and 2012.
Operative times were compared between the first and second 30 cases to evaluate learning curve.
Intraoperative findings, postoperative complications, and 3-month follow-up results including sperm parameters were analyzed.

Main Results:

The mean operative time was 51 minutes, with no significant difference between early and later cases, suggesting rapid skill acquisition.
Significant improvements were observed in postoperative sperm concentration (P=0.003) and motility (P=0.004) at 3-month follow-up.
The procedure demonstrated a high success rate with low complication rates and minimal postoperative pain.

Conclusions:

Microsurgical intermediate subinguinal varicocelectomy (MISV) is a safe and effective modification of MSV.
MISV can be easily learned and performed by inexperienced microsurgeons, offering comparable outcomes to standard MSV.
This technique enhances the accessibility of microsurgical varicocele repair.