Patient's question:
How is varicocele treated? Right varicocele? How is the treatment for varicocele effective?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is characterized by weak venous wall elasticity, incomplete venous valve development, and tumor control of the internal spermatic vein, leading to venous blood reflux obstruction and blood stasis outside the scrotum. Superficial veins expand and become tortuous, with the veins extending rather than the spermatic cord. It becomes severe when intra-abdominal pressure is high. It is more common in young and middle-aged adults, with a higher incidence on the left side and fewer cases on the right. Treatment primarily depends on the patient's symptoms. For mild symptoms, scrotal supports or tight-fitting underwear can be used to reduce venous congestion. Severe symptoms or accompanying sperm abnormalities may require surgical treatment. The surgery is usually high ligation, performed laparoscopically, which minimizes trauma, offers good efficacy, and promotes rapid recovery. If left unresolved for a long time, the high temperature in the scrotum can interfere with sperm vitality.