Urinary Surgery
Procedure preparations
- In varicocelectomy, the scrotum varicocele in males is treated, which is the skin pouch that contains the testicles. In varicocele, the blood vessels inside the scrotum are bigger than normal, and that leads to many problems; the most important of them is infertility.
- Varicocelectomy can be done by using an open surgery (surgical incision) or endoscopic surgery, depending on the case.
- In varicocelectomy, the patient is under general anesthesia, and the varicocele are treated by removing them, which permits for the blood to flow inside the healthy blood vessels.
- The surgery might take 40 minutes to three hours, depending on the method, and the patient can return home on the same day in most cases unless his condition requires him to stay in the hospital.
Procedure preparations
- Examining the patient’s health in general.
- The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications that the surgeon mentions two weeks before the procedure.
- The patient mustn’t have anything for 12 hours before the procedure.
Procedure complications
- Anesthesia problems.
- Infections.
- Hematoma.
- Scarring.
- Damage in the testicular artery.
- Tenderness in the testicles.
- Hydrocele (abdominal fluid building up in the scrotum).
- Rarely, the varicocele might return or the testicular might lose its function.
Procedure instructions
- Pain, swelling, and bruises for two or three weeks after the surgery is normal.
- You can return to your normal daily routine three days after the procedure.
- You must stick to the medications prescribed by the doctor and the regular visits.
- Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge.
- You mustn’t do strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for at least two weeks.
- You must avoid intercourse for at least one week.
- You must try to avoid constipation as much as possible by increasing the fiber and water intake.
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Syria _ Damascus _ Al-RawdaFrequently asked questions about Varicocelectomy
What is Varicocelectomy?
Varicocelectomy in Syria: " In varicocelectomy, the scrotum varicocele in males is treated, which is the skin pouch that contains the testicles. In varicocele, the blood vessels inside the scrotum are bigger than normal, and that leads to many problems; the most important of them is infertility. Varicocelectomy can be done by using an open surgery (surgical incision) or endoscopic surgery , depending on the case. In varicocelectomy, the...
How do I prepare for Varicocelectomy?
" Examining the patient’s health in general. The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications that the surgeon mentions two weeks before the procedure. The patient mustn’t have anything for 12 hours before the procedure. "
What are the aftercare instructions for Varicocelectomy?
" Pain, swelling, and bruises for two or three weeks after the surgery is normal. You can return to your normal daily routine three days after the procedure. You must stick to the medications prescribed by the doctor and the regular visits. Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge. You mustn’t do strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for at least two weeks. You must...
Which specialty is Varicocelectomy related to?
Varicocelectomy is related to: Urinary Surgery.
Where can I get Varicocelectomy in Syria?
You can get Varicocelectomy at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in Urinary Surgery, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here
What are the possible complications of Varicocelectomy?
" Anesthesia problems. Infections . Hematoma. Scarring. Damage in the testicular artery. Tenderness in the testicles. Hydrocele (abdominal fluid building up in the scrotum). Rarely, the varicocele might return or the testicular might lose its function. "
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Syria _ Damascus _ Al-Rawda