Can varicocele occur again after surgery?

The most common cause of persistent or recurrent varicocele after surgical repair involves the ISVs. Redundancies of the gonadal veins confined to the region in or near the inguinal canal appear to be responsible for the majority of post-surgical persistent or recurrent varicocele.

Can varicocele come back after embolization?

Surgical treatment requires an incision and may require several days or even weeks to return to full activities. Studies have shown that embolization and surgery are equally effective. Regardless of the treatment, the varicocele may recur and may require repeat treatment.

What is the success rate of varicocele microsurgery?

We previously published a pilot study of microsurgical subinguinal varicocele repair from 8 patients with grade III varicocele and chronic dull scrotal pain. We reported a success rate (complete resolution of scrotal pain) in 88% of the patients [4].

How can I prevent varicocele recurrence?

The microscopic varicocelectomy is the most effective technique in reducing complications and minimizing recurrence. Ultimately, semen analysis is performed three months after the surgery to evaluate sperm improvement in infertility cases.

What happens if varicocele surgery fails?

But there are also some major complications specific to varicocele surgery that you should be aware of: Varicocele recurrence can be due to incomplete blockage of the veins that are causing the varicocele. This may result in persistent symptoms and problems with fertility.

Why do I keep getting varicocele?

Varicocele Causes Varicoceles are believed to be caused by defective valves in the veins within the scrotum, just above the testicles. Normally, these valves regulate the flow of blood to and from the testicles. When normal flow doesn’t occur, the blood backs up, causing the veins to dilate (enlarge).

Is varicocele embolization permanent?

Typically the varicocele embolization procedure takes about an hour to complete. Embolization leaves no permanent scarring. It involves only a nick to the skin in the groin area in order to insert a small catheter.

Which operation is best for varicocele?

Surgical correction is the most commonly performed technique to treat varicoceles with a technical failure rate of less than 5%. An attractive alternative to surgery is the selective catheterization and embolization of the gonadal vein.

Will sperm count increase after varicocele surgery?

A 2014 study of men with low sperm count and a varicocele found that surgery increased their sperm count, on average, from 2.4 to 11.6 million per milliliter.

Will varicocele veins go away after surgery?

You might still be able to feel a varicocele after surgery, but the veins will no longer be connected to the rest of the body and will no longer cause pain or harm to sperm production. Many men choose to have surgery to improve fertility.

Is varicocele microsurgery safe?

Varicocelectomy is a safe procedure that has a high chance of improving your fertility and reducing complications of blocked blood flow into your reproductive organs. As with any surgery, there are some risks, and this procedure may not be able to fully restore your fertility.