One cut instead of two: could a single incision improve varicocele surgery recovery?
NCT ID NCT07650955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a single midline incision in the pubic area works as well as the standard two incisions (one on each side) for repairing varicoceles in both testicles. The trial enrolls men aged 18 to 45 with a palpable bilateral varicocele and infertility lasting at least a year. Researchers will compare pain, recovery time, scar appearance, and complication rates between the two surgical approaches.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Single infrapubic microsurgical bilateral varicocelectomy
What this could lead to
If the single-incision approach works as well as the standard two-incision method, it could mean less pain, faster recovery, and better cosmetic results for men needing this surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The single-incision technique may be more difficult for the surgeon and could have higher complication rates.
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Department of Urology- Beni-Suef University Hospitals
RECRUITINGBanī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, 02456, Egypt
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