Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I was diagnosed with left varicocele (degree II) at Jiangsu Provincial People's Hospital in September, and my testicles are normal! On September 26th, I had surgery at Jingjiang People's Hospital. The post-discharge check-up said the surgery was very successful, and I went back to work 18 days later (office job, no heavy physical labor). But until now, my left testicle is still slightly larger than normal (the doctor said it would return to normal after about a month after discharge), and when I touch it, there is a vein on top of the testicle that feels very thick! Is this normal?Duration of the current illness: First follow-up: I used to look like a worm...
Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to the description of the situation, do not be overly anxious. Generally, it is not possible to return to normal after a varicocele surgery. The recovery time after varicocele surgery is usually six months to one year, and there may still be a thickening phenomenon. If you are not at ease, you can ask the surgeon to check.Varicocele surgery primarily involves high ligation of the varicocele. For those blood vessels that are not stripped and removed, generally, after six months post-surgery, the blood vessels in the scrotum will gradually atrophy and soften, but they may still be slightly larger than the contralateral side. Additionally, postoperative recurrence cannot be ruled out. Please wait six months before your follow-up check.