Diagnosing Varicocele
Physical Examination Since a varicocele cannot always be seen, a physical examination of your testicles in standing or lying positions may be required. If the physical exam proves to be ineffective in detecting the enlarged veins, then the doctor may have to perform a scrotal ultrasound in order to get a better look inside the […]
Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy
Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy A varicocele is a common condition that is characterized by enlargement of certain veins in the scrotum. It usually affects the left testicle (80 – 90%), but it can also appear on the right testicle or even in both of them. 1 Usually, a varicocele causes no symptoms. It affects over 15 – 20% […]
VARICOCELE SYMPTOMS
VARICOCELE SYMPTOMS Most men do not have any symptoms, and the varicocele is an incidental finding discovered on physical examination. For 10% of men however this can pose more of an issue.1 If symptoms occur, it usually presents with dull pain or aching of the affected testicle. This can be worse with certain activities or […]
Varicocele Overview
VARICOCELE OVERVIEW A varicocele is the abnormal enlargement of veins around the testicles. This is similar to having enlargement of veins in the legs, called varicose veins. This is essentially varicose veins of the testicles. Varicocele can affect 1 in 6 men and can appear in younger males ageing between 15-25 years. 1 This can develop during […]
Prostate Embolization
Prostate Artery Embolization Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that affects a significant portion of aging men. By the age of 60, approximately 50% of men experience symptoms associated with BPH, and this number increases to 90% by the age of 85¹. BPH can lead to a range […]
Treatment Options
Non-Surgical Embolization Varicocele embolization is a minimally invasive treatment that utilizes the body’s anatomy to get to the abnormal veins without opening up the skin. Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy A varicocele is a common condition that is characterized by enlargement of certain veins in the scrotum. It usually affects the left testicle (80 – 90%). Microsurgical Varicocelectomy […]
Medical Management
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Microsurgical Varicocelectomy
Microsurgical Varicocelectomy Varicoceles are enlarged veins in the scrotum which cause the testicle to appear larger. This condition causes pain and can also lead to male infertility. Therefore, it’s prudent to get treatment.1 Microsurgical varicocelectomy is one of two surgical approaches to treating varicoceles. Unlike open laparoscopy this surgery involves using a smaller incision and […]
Non-Surgical Embolization
varicocele embolization treatment illustration before and after
What is IR?
What is Interventional Radiology (IR)? Interventional radiology (also known as IR) is a distinct specialty in medicine that provides alternative treatments to open surgery for many medical conditions. These treatments use advanced image-guidance that allows for minimally invasive treatments resulting in faster recovery, smaller incisions, and less pain. By harnessing the power of advanced imaging […]
