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Comparing two vascular division techniques in laparoscopic varicocelectomy. A prospective study.

A Ramírez Calazans¹, M R Ibarra Rodríguez¹, S R Wiesner Torres¹

¹Pediatric Surgery Department. Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía. Córdoba (Spain).

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Summary

The laparoscopic Palomo technique for varicocele repair is safe and effective in children, with no significant difference in complications between clipping and vascular sealer methods. Further research with larger cohorts is recommended.

Keywords:

Bipolar vessel sealing system Clips Minimally invasive surgical procedures Surgical Surgical instruments Varicocele

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Area of Science:

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Background:

Varicocele, an abnormal dilatation of the pampiniform plexus affecting 15-20% of males, can lead to testicular hypertrophy and infertility.
Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of varicocele are crucial for preventing long-term reproductive health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the laparoscopic Palomo technique for pediatric varicocele repair.
To compare postoperative complications and recurrence rates between two vascular occlusion methods: clipping + division versus vascular sealer.

Main Methods:

A prospective, longitudinal study from 2017-2021 included 37 boys undergoing laparoscopic varicocelectomy.
Patients were randomly assigned to either the clipping + division group (20 patients) or the vascular sealer group (17 patients).
Outcomes analyzed included varicocele grade, postoperative complications (e.g., hydrocele), follow-up duration, and recurrence rates.

Main Results:

The study included 37 boys (mean age 12 years) with a mean follow-up of 12 months; 24.3% had Grade II and 75.7% had Grade III varicocele.
Postoperative complications occurred in 32.4% of patients, with hydrocele in 29.7% (8 from sealer group, 3 from clipping group), requiring re-intervention in 13.5%.
No varicocele recurrence was observed in either group.

Conclusions:

The laparoscopic Palomo technique is a safe and effective treatment for pediatric varicocele, yielding good outcomes with minimal complications.
No statistically significant differences in complications or recurrence were found between the clipping + division and vascular sealer methods.
Larger sample size studies are warranted to definitively identify potential differences between occlusion techniques.