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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Varicocele, a complex pathology affecting the pampiniform plexus, requires effective treatment.
  • Current treatments include urological/surgical and interventional procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of conventional laparoscopic ligation (LL) and occluding balloon embolization (OBE).
  • To evaluate the efficacy and recovery associated with each varicocele treatment method.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 98 patients (48 LL, 50 OBE) aged 15-45.
  • Comparative analysis of intra-operative time, hospitalization, and recovery using Fisher's test.
  • Clinical examination and ultrasonography at 3 and 6 months post-procedure.

Main Results:

  • Occluding balloon embolization (OBE) demonstrated a shorter average operative time.
  • OBE resulted in reduced hospitalization duration and faster patient recovery.
  • Both LL and OBE were found to be safe and effective treatments for varicocele.

Conclusions:

  • OBE provides a slight advantage over LL regarding hospital stay and recovery time.
  • Both laparoscopic ligation and occluding balloon embolization are viable treatment options for varicocele.
  • Further research is needed for cost-effectiveness analysis and comprehensive semen analysis.