Retrospective cohort analysis evaluates cost-effectiveness in varicocele treatment, suggesting microsurgical approach is more favorable.
In this single-center retrospective cohort, microsurgical varicocelectomy was associated with superior short-term improvement in PR% and more favorable cost-effectiveness compared with laparoscopic varicocelectomy. Embolization outcomes were exploratory because of the limited sample size and should be interpreted with caution. Further multicenter studies with larger embolization cohorts and longer follow-up are warranted.
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