Abstract

Aim: To see the surgical outcomes of inguinal and suprainguinal varicocelectomy.

Study Design: Comparative study

Place and Duration: Department of Urology Khairpur Medical College (KMC) Khairpur Mir’s Sindh from 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017.

Methods: Thirty patients with left varicocles were divided in two methods, 15 patients treated with inguinal and 15 patients treated with suprainguinal methods. These two methods have been measured in terms of surgical parameters and complications such as chronic pain, hematoma, hydrocele, wound infection, recurrence, semen improvement and testicular artery damage.

Results: The varicocelectomy for the suprainguinal method was slightly shorter than inguinal (20 vs. 40 min). Seventy percent of postoperatively improved semen has been found in both varicelectomy methods, whereas two with persistent SS and one recurrent SSC after inguinal care have been reported.

Conclusion: There is small difference in the success rate of the inguinal and suprainguinal methods. The suprainguinal method, however, is simpler and quicker.

Keywords: Outcome, Obstructive urethral stone, Management