Context The benefits and harms of intervention (surgical or radiological) versus observation
in children and adolescents with varicocele are controversial. Objective To systematically …

Varicoceles, a dilation of veins within the pampiniform plexus, are present in∼ 15% of the
general male population. This paper reviews the indications for treatment of varicoceles …

A varicocele is defined as the abnormal dilation of the internal testicular vein and
pampiniform venus plexus within the spermatic cord. If a semen analysis is not obtained …

PURPOSE: We systematically reviewed the results of varicocelectomy by Palomo procedure
in children and adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a search of the …

Varicocele is one of the most common causes of male infertility. Treatment options for
varicoceles includes open varicocelectomy performed at various anatomical levels …

The authors review the current approach to management of the adolescent varicocele which
has evolved over the past two decades. Principles of observational, surgical and adjunctive …

Varicocele is a fairly common condition in male individuals. Although a minor disease, it may
cause infertility and testicular pain. Consequently, it has high health and social impact. Here …

PURPOSE: We report our long-term experience with the Palomo technique for varicocele
ligation in the pediatric population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between August 1986 and …

PURPOSE: Laparoscopic varicocelectomy is similar to an open Palomo repair. Both
procedures involve en masse ligation of the internal spermatic cord, and both are associated …

Hydrocele is defined as an abnormal collection of serous fluid in the potential space
between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis. In the majority of affected …