Editorial Comment to Varicocelectomy Restores Spermatogenesis in Fontan-Associated Varicocele: A Two-Case Series. [PDF]
IJU Case Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, July 2026.
Takeshima T.
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Varicocelectomy Restores Spermatogenesis in Fontan-Associated Varicocele: A Two-Case Series. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction Fontan circulation may cause chronic venous hypertension and predispose patients to varicocele and infertility, but the clinical significance of surgical treatment remains unclear. Case Presentation We describe two patients with Fontan circulation who developed Fontan‐associated varicocele (FAVC).
Tominaga Y +9 more
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Comparison of DNA fragmentation index and fertility rate after unilateral and bilateral microsurgical varicocelectomy [PDF]
Varicoceles and their impact on sperm quality are considered one of the most common causes of male infertility. This study aims to examine the outcomes of unilateral and bilateral microsurgical varicocelectomy concerning DNA Fragmentation Index (DFI ...
Reza Mohammadi Farsani +4 more
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Comparative efficacy of varicocelectomy and intrauterine insemination in varicocoele patients with mild semen abnormalities: An observational study. [PDF]
Abstract Background Varicocoele is a common cause of male infertility, affecting spermatogenesis through increased testicular temperature, venous stasis, and oxidative stress. Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy improves semen quality, whereas intrauterine insemination is widely used for mild male factor infertility.
Ma Y +8 more
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“Gotta have balls”: bovine testicles and video magnification imaging in the varicocelectomy training [PDF]
Purpose: To describe the varicocelectomy model using bull testicles and to evaluate microsurgical practice using the surgical microscope and video magnification system.
Victor Matheus Mendonça de Araújo +5 more
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Assessment of Seminal Alpha Glucosidase among Infertile Oligoasthenoteratozoospermic Men Post Varicocelectomy [PDF]
Varicocele is the most common cause of male infertility. Alpha-glucosidase (α-GLUC) is normal constituent of human semen produced mainly in epididymis and is evaluated as a marker for seminal quality. The aim of this study was to assess seminal α-GLUC in
Ahmed Abo Seif +5 more
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Influence of Varicocelectomy on Assisted Reproductive Technology Outcomes of Infertile Patients with Varicocele: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Varicocele can lead to impaired semen parameters and induce infertility. Varicocelectomy is considered the gold standard for varicocele treatment. However, its impact on improving assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) outcomes remains contentious ...
Wending Teng +3 more
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Varicocelectomy for scrotal pain: Is it effective?
Introduction: Varicocelectomy is the prevailing management of scrotal pain secondary to varicocele. However, the literature is controversial on this topic.
Abdullah Alkhayal +5 more
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Objective: To compare the outcome of microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy versus oral antioxidants for the management of male infertility due to isolated teratozoospermia.
Atef Fathi +5 more
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Objective: This study aimed to report the demographic, presentation, and compare the pain degree after varicocelectomy procedure at Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung from 2014 until 2015.
Firman Nurgoho +2 more
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