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NCT Number: NCT02335385

Single Incision Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy

Conventional laparoscopic varicocelectomy using 3 ports has been used for treatment of varicocele in our department since the nineties. However, the relatively several trocar wounds represent a big challenge against its acceptance by many of our patients who prefer the open approach with one or at least two wounds.

Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS), since its introduction in 2007, has been proven to be feasible and effective, with high patient satisfaction rates regarding improved cosmotic outcomes, reduced postoperative pain, and rapid return to normal activities. (10, 11) SILS for varicocelectomy has been reported to be safe and effective alternative to conventional laparoscopic varicocelectomy in a few studies.

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Key information

Conditions

Varicocele Cardiovascular Diseases Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Male Male Urogenital Diseases Urogenital Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • patients with palpable varicoceles

Exclusion criteria

  • unfit for anesthesia or laparoscopy

Treatment and study plan

single incision laparoscopic varicocelectomy

Procedure

bilateral and unilateral varicocelectomy was performed through a single transumbilical flexible SILS port.

conventional transperitoneal laparoscopic varicocelectomy

Procedure

bilateral and unilateral varicocelectomy was performed through a conventional 3-ports transperitoneal varicoceletomy

Primary outcomes

  1. number of patients with improvement in semen parameters and resolution of testicular pain

    Time frame: 2 years

Secondary outcomes

  1. number of patients developing postoperative complications

    Time frame: 2 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mansoura University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Single Incision Transumbilical Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy: Comparison With the Conventional Laparoscopic Approach.

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Jan 9, 2015
Registry last updated
Jan 9, 2015

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