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About your surgery: Varicocele repair - 08/2013

About your surgery: Varicocele repair
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Abstract

This handout explains how to prepare and what to expect after having surgery to repair varicoceles. These dilated veins can cause infertility, pain, and testicular atrophy.

Author
Men's Health Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2011
Revision Date
08/2013
General Subject
Surgery
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Self-care
Penis
Side Effects
Languages
English
Record ID
3936