Clinical Trial

Single Infrapubic Versus Bilateral Subinguinal Microsurgical Varicocelectomy

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Summary
Bilateral varicocele is commonly treated by microsurgical varicocelectomy. The conventional bilateral subinguinal approach usually requires two separate skin incisions, one on each side. A single midline infrapubic approach may allow bilateral microsurgical repair through one incision and may reduce access-related morbidity. This prospective randomized controlled trial will compare single infrapubic microsurgical bilateral varicocelectomy with conventional bilateral subinguinal microsurgical varicocelectomy in adult men with clinically palpable bilateral varicocele. The study will evaluate postoperative pain, analgesic requirement, time to return to normal daily activity, operative time, scar satisfaction, wound complications, recurrence, and other safety outcomes during follow-up.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07650955
Lead Sponsor Beni-Suef University
Conditions Bilateral Varicocele, Male Infertility
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2026-06-08
Primary Completion 2027-04 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-06-16