Video Microscope vs Loupe-Assist in Varicocelectomy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults aged 18 to 60 with grade II or III varicocele are randomized to undergo subinguinal varicocelectomy using either a video telescopic operating microscope (VITOM) or loupe magnification. Surgeons perform the procedure with magnification in both arms, aiming to compare efficacy, outcomes, and satisfaction. Varicocele patients often experience improved semen parameters and fewer complications when magnification is used, and this trial specifically evaluates whether VITOM offers advantages over loupe assistance. The study is conducted at Cairo University with a focus on surgical technique, perioperative factors, and early postoperative results.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: male patients from 18 - 60 years.
* Males with grade II or III varicocele (unilateral or bilateral).
* Males complaining of scrotal swelling or pain not responding to medical treatment.
* Infertile males with impaired semen parameters.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with subclinical varicocele or grade 1 varicocele.
* Acute urogenital infection.
* Patients with hypogonadism (hypogonadotrophic or hypergonadotrophic)
* Patients with hyperprolactenemia.
* Patient with small testicular volume.

Where it's running

• Cairo University
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mohamed A Mahmoud, MSc
• Email: galal241019888@gmail.com
• Phone: 00201559589004

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.