Patient's question:
I am 26 years old. Recently, I have been feeling discomfort in my groin. After a thorough examination at the hospital, the doctor said I have slight varicocele in my inguinal spermatic cord. He recommended that I have surgery. Is this surgery performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia?Doctor's answer:
Varicocelectomy surgery. It is essential to have anesthesia. However, whether to use local anesthesia or general anesthesia still depends on the patient's specific condition. The surgical site is usually selected in the groin. However, this is generally a minor surgery and does not require general anesthesia. Whether it should be general anesthesia or local anesthesia, it is best to consult the surgeon. He will make an accurate assessment based on your condition.