How Can We Predict a Successful Outcome after Varicocelectomy in Painful Varicocele Patients? An Updated Meta-Analysis.

Patients with varicocele complaining of dull pain preoperatively had a higher likelihood of postoperative pain resolution than those complaining of dragging or sharp pain. Furthermore, subinguinal ligation was more effective for pain resolution than high ligation, and microsurgical varicocelectomy showed better surgical outcomes than laparoscopic varicocelectomy.