Laparoscopic high ligation of spermatic vein for treatment of varicocele:a report of 85 cases

Objective:To explore the efficacy,advantage and safety of laparoscopic high ligation of spermatic vein for treatment of varicocele.Methods:The clinical data of 85 cases underwent high ligation of spermatic vein were reviewed.Results:The operations were successful in all the cases.The mean operation time was 32min with little bleeding.The average postoperative hospitalization was 3 days.During the follow-up of 3 to 10 months,3 cases recurred(recurrent rate 3.5%).Conclusions:Laparoscopic treatment for varicocele has advantage of minimally invasive,faster recovery and effective with few complications,especially for recurrent and bilateral varicocele patients.