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Standard vs Targeted Microsurgical Denervation of Spermatic Cord for Chronic Orchialgia: A Prospective Comparative
Khaled Almekaty1, Mohamed Gamal1, Mohamed Abo El Enein1
1Urology Department, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt.
Objective:
To prospectively compare the safety and efficacy of standard vs targeted MDSC in patients with chronic orchialgia.
Methods:
A prospective non-randomized comparative study including patients with unilateral idiopathic testicular pain persisting for more than 3 months and unresponsive to conservative treatment. Sixty patients were allocated into equal two groups; group 1 (No = 30) underwent standard MDSC, and group 2 (No = 30) underwent targeted MDSC. Pain was assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS) preoperatively and at 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months postoperatively. Primary outcomes included pain relief (complete, partial, or failure) and perioperative complications.
Results:
Fifty patients completed the follow-up (27 in group 1 and 23 in group 2). Both groups showed significant improvement in VAS scores at all postoperative intervals compared to baseline (P < .001). Complete pain relief was achieved in 74.1% of patients in group 1% and 60.9% in group 2, while partial pain relief was reported in 18.5% and 26.1%, respectively. Minor postoperative complications occurred in four patients, without significant intergroup differences.
Conclusion:
Targeted MDSC offers similar efficacy for the management of patients with idiopathic chronic orchialgia with potentially reduced risk to spermatic cord microstructures.
