VARICOCELE IN CHILDREN - PRELIMINARY-REPORT OF A DIFFERENT SURGICAL METHOD

Surgical treatment of varicocele is still not satisfactory: a high com plication rate is associated with all the surgical techniques currentl y used. A weak fascio-motor spermatic cord pump has been described as contributing to the pathogenesis of varicocele. Using interrupted cord -tightening sutures reinforces the spermatic cord structure, and thus reduces the size of the varicocele and improves testicular venous drai nage. It is an effective technique with a lower risk of damaging the c ord structures, and thus a lower complication rate. We report our prel iminary experience using this technique in nine children.