Overview
Surgery to remove or tie off enlarged veins in the scrotum that affect fertility or cause pain.
General Information
- Area involved: Scrotum/testicles
- Purpose: Improve sperm health or relieve pain
- Duration: 30–60 minutes
- Hospital stay: Outpatient
- Anesthesia: General or local
- Recovery: 1–2 weeks
Types
- Microsurgical varicocelectomy (most common)
- Laparoscopic or embolization