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Brian P. Jacob, David C. Chen, Bruce Ramshaw, Shirin Towfigh (eds.) - The SAGES Manual of Groin Pain-Springer International Publishing (2016)

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26. Chronic Orchialgia: Workup and Management<br />

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Fig. 26.6. Flexible CO laser instrumentation during targeted denervation (From<br />

2<br />

Brahmbhatt et al. [ 3 ], with kind permission <strong>Springer</strong> Science + Business Media).<br />

section, then the fourth arm is replaced with a Black Diamond micr<strong>of</strong>orceps<br />

to hold the flexguide laser holder (Fig. 26.6 ) [ 3 ].<br />

<strong>The</strong> anterior cremasteric muscle is divided. <strong>The</strong> presence <strong>of</strong> a testicular<br />

artery is confirmed with real-time intraoperative micro-Doppler<br />

(Vascular Technology Inc, Nashua, NH). <strong>The</strong> posterior cremasteric<br />

fibers and posterior fat component are ablated. <strong>The</strong> vas is isolated, and<br />

generally the artery and vein to the vas are dissected away from the vas.<br />

<strong>The</strong> perivasal tissue is now ablated. Hydrodissection <strong>of</strong> the perivasal<br />

tissue is now performed (Fig. 26.7 ) [ 3 ], using the ERBEJET 2 hydrodissector<br />

(ERBE Inc., Atlanta, GA) to ablate residual nerve fibers.<br />

<strong>The</strong> cord is now wrapped with AmnioFix (MiMedx, Marietta, GA),<br />

which serves as a barrier to reduce scar tissue formation, provide local<br />

anti-inflammatory environment, and help with tissue healing. <strong>The</strong> wrap<br />

is loosely secured using 6-0 Prolene or chromic interrupted sutures. <strong>The</strong><br />

robot is now undocked. <strong>The</strong> cord is placed back into through the incision,<br />

and the deep tissue and skin are closed.

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