Retroperitoneoscopic Varicocelectomy in Adolescents: Long-term Follow-up in Two Italian Centres.

Background: The varicocele is the most commonly diagnosed pre-pubertal andrological condition with an incidence of 10%-15% between adolescents. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of retroperitoneoscopic varicocelectomy (RV) in two Italian centres with particular attention to post-operative testicular volume and semen analysis after 18 years of life.

Materials And Methods: From 1999 to 2010, 286 adolescents underwent retroperitoneoscopic left varicocelectomy.

Indications for excision of nevi and melanoma diagnosed in a pediatric surgical unit.

Background/purpose: Childhood melanoma is rare but increasing in incidence. Its management relies on early diagnosis. The purpose of this study is to discuss surgical indications of nevi and diagnosis of melanoma in a pediatric surgical unit.