A prospective observational study of laparoscopic varicocelectomy and open inguinal varicocelectomy in tertiary care hospital in Kashmir

Abstract

Background: Varicocele is the most common cause of male infertility characterised by pathological dilatation of veins draining the testicles leads to increased temperature of seminiferous tubules which progressively affects the testicular growth, histology and function resulting in progressive decline in fertility. 40% of males evaluated for infertility have varicocele. Surgery relieves the symptoms associated with the disease and improves the semen quality. Surgery is done by open and laparoscopic methods. The aim of this study is to compare the open and laparoscopic varicocelectomy in terms of , Operating time, Hospital stay, Improvement in semen analysis and Post operative complications (Hydrocele, Hematoma formation, Recurrence).

Keywords

• varicocele, laparoscopic varicoclectomy, infertility, hydrocele.