Varicocele is a medical condition that occurs when the veins in the scrotum become enlarged and twisted. Surgery is often recommended by a doctor to treat varicocele, and there are several types of surgery available.
Varicocelectomy:
This is the most common type of surgery recommended by doctors for varicocele. It is an outpatient procedure that involves making a small incision in the groin or abdomen to access and remove the affected veins.
Laparoscopic varicocelectomy:
This is a minimally invasive surgery in which the doctor uses a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera and surgical instruments, to access and tie up the affected veins. This procedure requires general anaesthesia and has a shorter recovery time than open surgery.
Percutaneous embolization:
This is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the insertion of a catheter through a vein in the groin or neck and into the affected vein. A small coil or other material is then used by the doctor to block the vein, redirecting blood flow to healthy veins.
Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy:
This is a highly precise surgery that uses a microscope and microsurgical instruments to remove the affected veins. A doctor recommends this in cases where other types of surgery have failed, and it has a high success rate with minimal risk of complications.
