Varicocele and varicocelectomy: Which news from the past?

To the Editor, In 1952, after many centuries, the varicocele was treated to resolve infertility. From Celsus to modern surgical techniques, over the centuries, many surgeons have proposed numerous treatment options, some very traumatic others more "physiological" [..

Pediatric-adolescent andrology: Single centre experience.

Introduction: Andrology is the medical specialty dealing with men's health and reproductive system from birth to adulthood, including genital, hormonal, reproductive, sexual as well as psychological aspects; the aim of this study is to report our 10 year-experience Material and methods: In September 2009, a Pediatric Andrology Outpatient Clinic was opened at the Authors' Institution. The continuous request for access to the service, together with an increasingly helpful collaboration with local clinicians, has led to an increase in the number of treated patients. At the Clinic, visits are performed for both surgical and medical consultations by the multidisciplinary medical group for the treatment of conditions in the adolescent patient.