CompletedNot Applicable

Assessing the Rates of Major Complications in Combined Mini-incision Microscopic Varicocelectomy

Iran570 participantsStarted 2006-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the rates of major post-varicocelectomy complications (Recurrence, Hydrocele and Testicular Atrophy) in patients operated with a new method named Combined Mini-incision Microscopic Varicocelectomy. The study hypothesis is that using this method will lead to less major complications of recurrence, hydrocele, and also less incidental injuries to the arteries that will result less testicular atrophy

Who can participate

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Complexity and tortuosity of the veins at inguinal level so that separating and ligation of the vein could lead to artery injury * Veins which are contiguous with arteries so that separating and ligation of the vein could lead to artery injury Exclusion Criteria: * Prior surgery at inguinal level such as Herniorrhaphy, Orchiopexy,etc.

What they're measuring

Recurrent Varicocele

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02092311

SponsorOmid Fertility Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-09

Results submitted2014-04-10

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