16 February 2025 : Clinical Research
Surgical Efficacy in Varicocele Ligation with Ephedrine-Assisted Blood Pressure Control
Jingkai Wang BCEF 1, Jian Wang ACD 2, Hailuo Wang BCE 2, Bo Chen A 2, Xitao Wang BC 2, Peng Xu BCF 1, Ruoran Zhang BF 1, Qing Liang A 2, Kun Pang ACDE 2,3*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.946234
Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e946234
Table 2 Operative outcomes in 2 groups.
| Parameter | NEBP group (n=25) | EBP group (n=27) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operative time (min) | 50.40±6.46 | 36.48±4.53 | P<0.001 |
| Number of ligated spermatic veins | 9.28±2.07 | 10.37±2.19 | 0.71 |
| Number of preserved TAs | 0.96±0.45 | 1.33±048 | 0.006 |
| TA injury | 6/25 | 2/27 | 0.20 |
| Headache | 0 | 2/27 | 0.51 |
| Hydrocele | 0 | 0 | – |
| Testicular atrophy | 0 | 0 | – |
| Recurrence | 1/25 | 1/27 | 1.00 |
| TAs – testicular arteries; NEBP – non-elevated blood pressure; EBP – elevated blood pressure. | |||