How is varicocelectomy performed?
Varicocelectomy may need half an hour to one hour. Doctors may operate using microscopic surgery or laparoscopic or percutaneous embolization.
Before surgery : Preoperative preparations involve checking for the patient’s vitals, inserting a tube (IV or intravenous line for anaesthesia and medications), and shaving and cleansing the treatment area.
During surgery : The type of anaesthesia will depend on the type of surgery (general, local, or spinal).
The doctors will aim to redirect the blood flow to reduce venous swelling by a small incision over the inguinal canal (microscopic), keyhole incision in the lower abdomen (laparoscopic), or percutaneous embolization.
After surgery : After surgery, occasionally, the patient may have grogginess, nausea, or fatigue besides some pain in and around the incision site. The patient will be given pain relievers or anti-nausea drugs as per the symptoms. If the patient is able to walk, he can go home.
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