Laparoscopic orchiopexy and varicocelectomy: is there really an advantage?
Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
Urol Clin North Am
Abstract
The role of laparoscopy in the case of nonpalpable cryptorchidism is both diagnostic and therapeutic. Laparoscopic orchiopexy for nonpalpable testes in the pediatric population has become the preferred surgical approach among pediatric urologists over the last 20 years. In contrast, laparoscopic varicocelectomy is considered one of several possible approaches to the treatment of a varicocele in an adolescent; however, it has many challengers and it has not gained universal acceptance as the gold standard. This article reviews the published evidence regarding these surgical techniques.
Volume Number
42
Issue Number
1
Pages
19-29
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2014/12/03
Status
Northwell Researcher
Facility
Northwell Health
Primary Department
Urology
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.ucl.2014.09.003
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