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Laparoscopic varicocelectomy for infertility. An initial report from Saudi Arabia
M F Milad1, T A Zein, E A Hussein
1Section of Urology, Saudi Aramco-Dhahran Health Center, Saudi Arabia.
Objective:
To evaluate laparoscopic varicocelectomy for the treatment of infertility in Saudi males.
Methods:
Between January 1992 and July 1994, laparoscopic varicocele repair was performed at Saudi Aramco Dhahran Health Center, in 48 patients, 8 for pain and 40 for infertility.
Results:
The 8 patients with pain improved postoperatively. As for those with infertility, 63% had an improved sperm count and 66% showed increased sperm motility. Thirty percent had no change in motility or count.
Conclusion:
Laparoscopic varicocelectomy is a simple and safe technique with good results and can be performed as day surgery with early return to normal activity.
