Patient's question:
I have varicocele with a width of 2.4. How should it be treated? Is surgery required? Are there minimally invasive procedures?Doctor's answer:
The main cause of varicocele is the dysfunction of the valves in the spermatic vein, which leads to the recurrence of varicose veins in the spermatic cord. The main symptoms include a sense of heaviness and discomfort in the perineum. In severe cases, it can cause testicular atrophy and infertility. Based on your condition, you likely have moderate varicocele. In this case, it is recommended to undergo surgical treatment for high ligation of the spermatic vein at a hospital. There is a minimally invasive option available, specifically the laparoscopic high ligation of the spermatic vein.