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Battle of the scalpels: which varicocele surgery is better?

NCT ID NCT07353164

Disease control Sponsor: Lahore General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared open surgery versus laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery for varicocele, a condition where veins around the testicle become enlarged. 100 men aged 20–60 were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers measured how long the operation took, how many days patients stayed in the hospital, and whether wound infections occurred.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If one method proves clearly better, it could guide surgeons toward a preferred technique for varicocele repair.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

100 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

20 to 60 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male patients age 20-60 years. * Patients with varicocele. * Planned to undergo varicocelectomy under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with recurrent varicocele. * Secondary varicocele. * Associated undescended testis or history of orchidopexy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Surgical Wound Infection varicocele

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Varicocele

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lahore General Hospital, Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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