Abstract In order to investigate the different methods of operation to treat lymphatic fistula of scrotum, subtotal scrotectomy, ligation of lymphatic vessel and anastomosis of inguinal lymph nodes with greater saphenous vein were performed. From 1980 to 1994, 15 patients were treated, among them, 2 patients had complicated with chyluria. The clinical results were satisfactory after a follow-up for six months to three years. It was considered thatthe anastomosis of inguinal lymph node with the greater saphenous vein was the most effective method, besides, the method was simple and safe, as well.