Abstract

In the present study, our clinical experience of high ligation of internal spermatic vein in single-port transumbilical laparoscopy was reviewed and summarized. Eleven patients with varicocele on the left side received high ligation of the internal spermatic vein in single-port transumbilical laparoscopy in our department. All operations succeeded and mean operation time was 26 min. None suffered from complications and mean hospital days were 4 days. The high ligation of internal spermatic vein under transumbilical laparoscopy is a new approach that can be applied in young patients. High ligation of internal spermatic vein under single-port transumbilical laparoscopy has the advantages in clear visual field, simple procedure, rapid recovery, minimal invasion low incidence of complications, and less difficulty for manipulating.

Key words: Varicocele, transumbilical laparoscopy, spermic vein ligation.