Table 3 Results
LESS varicoselectomy | Convention laparoscopic varicocelectomy | |
|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 10 | 14 |
Mean operative time | 45.4 minutes | 88.3 minutes |
Mean blood loss | < 30 ml | < 30 ml |
Mean hospital stay | 16.6 hours | 51.4 hours |
Postoperative analgesia | 0 | 5 patients |
Mean time return to work | 2.3 days | 4.7 days |
Technique | Non selective | 5 patients: selective |
9 patients: non-selective | ||
Complications | No | 2 patients |