Patient's question:
A 44-year-old man has not been in good mental health recently and only then found out he was sick. Please ask: Is surgery necessary for varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is not always treated with surgery. For younger, unmarried individuals with symptoms, using an scrotal support band to significantly elevate the scrotum can alleviate the symptoms. These patients often experience symptom relief after marriage. For those with more severe symptoms, high ligation of the internal spermatic vein is an effective procedure. This involves ligating all branches of the internal spermatic veins at the internal inguinal ring. If any branches are missed, it can lead to recurrence of the condition. There are many treatment methods for this disease, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment approach must be tailored accordingly. Therefore, it is important for patients to seek professional medical evaluation as soon as possible for detailed testing so that appropriate treatment can be administered.