Objective To improve the realization of the varicocele combined with ipsilateral concealed indirect hernia. Methods Three cases of the varicocele combined with ipsilateral concealed indirect hernia were treated in our department from January 2009 to September 2013. Combined ipsilateral concealed indirect hernia were not diagnosed before operation, 2 were found during the operation of spermatic vein ligation through the groin and received Bassini's hernia repair simultaneous, another found 2 days after operation and then received Bassini's hernia repair. Results No recurrence of hernia, testicular atrophy and hydrocele observed in the follow-up by phone 6 after months. Conclusion Varicocele combined with ipsilateral concealed indirect hernia is rare, we need to improve the understanding of this disease and the therapy is controversial.