Evaluation of low ligation and high ligation procedures of varicocele.

Objective: To describe the mode of presentation of varicocele and to compare the low ligation (Inguinal approach/Ivanissevich's procedure) and high ligation (Retroperitoneal approach/modified Palomo's procedure) of varicocele repair regarding efficacy and postoperative complications.

Design: Institutional-based randomized comparative clinical trial.

Place And Duration Of Study: This study was conducted at the Urology Department, Bolan Medical College and Sandeman Provincial Teaching Hospital, Quetta from December 1996 to November 2001 (5 years).