Laparoscopic varicocelectomy with lymphatic preservation using methylene blue dye

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2004 Jun;14(3):183-5. doi: 10.1089/1092642041255504.

Abstract

A novel technique is described herein to perform a laparoscopic varicocelectomy using the high-ligation modified Palomo technique. The variation in this case is the preservation of lymphatic drainage by intraoperative identification of the lymphatics using intratesticular injection of methylene blue dye.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Coloring Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Lymphatic Vessels / anatomy & histology*
  • Male
  • Methylene Blue / administration & dosage*
  • Testis
  • Varicocele / surgery*

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Methylene Blue