How to choose between Varicocele Open Surgery and Varicocele Embolization

Varicocele surgery may help relieve varicocele symptoms but sometimes it have side effects too and that may or may not require additional treatment. For example, some patients report that they still experience pain and discomfort after having surgery also. Potential varicocele surgery complications include infection at the surgery site, hydrocele formation, and accidental testicular artery ligation leading to death of testicle.

Often these complications can be treated with one more additional varicocele surgery. Therefore discuss about the side effects of varicocele surgery with your varicocele consultant, and make sure you fully understand your post-operative care instructions. For a healthy and quick varicocele surgery recovery avoid sexual activity and strenuous exercise atleast for two weeks and do take good care of your incision to reduce the risk for infection.

Post Varicocele Surgery you have to:

• Avoid any heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling for at least 1-2 weeks after surgery. This may include heavy grocery bags, a vacuum cleaner or a heavy backpack.
• Expect some swelling and discomfort after varicocele surgery.
• Elevate the Scrotum (Supporter) to reduce Swelling and Discomfort.

Advantages of Varicocele Embolization:

Varicocele embolization is a nonsurgical option and a minimally invasive alternative to varicocele surgery.

Varicocele embolization recovery time is very less than surgery, so you can resume your normal daily activities within a day or two. Varicocele expert will insert a needle followed by a small catheter, into your groin to access and repair the affected vein using x-ray technology, instead of making an incision to repair varicocele. You won’t have to worry about caring for an incision.

If you’ve been diagnosed with a varicocele, ask your doctor about whether you’re a candidate for varicocele embolization and other minimally invasive non-surgical treatments. Or, call 9868887666 today to schedule an appointment with vascular specialist Dr. Sheorain, and learn more about treating varicocele without surgery and the benefits of varicocele embolization.