Abstract:At present, treatment of varicocele is still controversial in adolescents for at least three reasons. Firstly, the long-term outcome of treatment is not known in the absence of spermiogram support and in terms of long-term follow-up. Secondly, it is still uncertain which is the best type of operation for children/adolescents. Thirdly, the principle that if a technique is designed for adults, it can also be safely performed in adolescents cannot be applied. A recent systematic literature review and meta-analysi… Show more
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