Varicocele microsurgery
Microsurgical varicocelectomy ties off enlarged veins above the testicle through a small groin incision, using an operating microscope.
- Anaesthesia
- General or spinal
- Hospital stay
- Usually same day
- Incisions
- One small groin cut, 2 to 3 cm
- Back to routine
- Desk work in a few days
General guidance. Your own plan, timings and risks are discussed at consultation.
How it works
The 3D view follows each stage as you read.
Enlarged veins
Enlarged veins
A varicocele is a cluster of swollen veins above the testicle. Pooled blood warms the area, which can affect sperm.
Under the microscope
Through a small groin cut, the spermatic cord is lifted and examined under an operating microscope.
Tying the faulty veins
The enlarged veins are tied off while the artery, lymph vessels and sperm duct are preserved.
Healthy drainage
Blood drains through normal veins instead. Semen quality is usually rechecked after about three months.
Who it helps
- Varicocele
- Male infertility linked to varicocele
- Scrotal ache from enlarged veins
Recovery
Same day
Most patients go home a few hours after surgery.
First week
Mild swelling and discomfort. Supportive underwear helps.
2 weeks
Return to exercise when your doctor advises.
3 to 6 months
Semen analysis to assess improvement.
Risks to know about
Fluid collection around the testicle (hydrocele), recurrence and infection are uncommon. Microsurgery helps keep these low.
Questions patients ask
Does every varicocele need surgery?
No. Surgery is usually advised for infertility with abnormal semen results, pain, or a shrinking testicle.
When might fertility improve?
Sperm take about three months to develop, so changes are assessed from around three months onwards.
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