Varicocelectomy is a surgical procedure adopted to treat a condition called varicoceles in men. In this condition, the veins draining blood from the testicles are enlarged, widened, or inflated.

How does Surgery Treatment of Varicocele help?

Varicocelectomy is done to improve fertility, increase sperm count, and improve the quality of semen produced. If the condition remains untreated, it may lead to a further drop in sperm quality and may even result in permanent infertility.

What happens during Surgery Treatment of Varicocele?

Under the first approach of this medical procedure, a surgical cut is made at the end of abdomen muscles, and then, the veins are cut. The procedure is painful, and the patient takes time to recover, after the surgery.

In the second approach, an incision is made further up to cut the veins and abdomen muscles. Arteries are necessarily damaged in this procedure. The last approach is laparoscopic varicocelectomy, in which the patient is given general anesthesia and a surgical cut is made in the belly button.

Air is pumped in the abdomen, and a laparoscope is inserted into the abdomen. With improved vision, further surgical incisions are made in the abdominal wall. With the help of other surgical equipment, the area carrying the veins and arteries is recognized. It is then surgically treated.

After Surgery Treatment of Varicocele

After the surgery, the doctor may prescribe you certain medications. Usually, patients are asked to avoid physically strenuous activities for 4 weeks and soaking in water for around 5 days. However, mild showers are allowed. A follow-up checkup is scheduled.

What are the advantages of Surgery Treatment of Varicocele?

The advantages of this procedure are:

• Stops and reverses the damage caused by varicoceles.
• Improves testicular functions.
• Improves the quality of life.

What are the risks associated with Surgery Treatment of Varicocele?

The risks associated with this procedure are:

• The procedure is often painful.
• Injury to the veins, arteries, and intestine.
• Air embolism.
• Wound infection.
• Recovery time is more.

What are the limitations of Surgery Treatment of Varicocele?

The major limitation of this procedure is persistence or recurrence of the varicoceles.