What is Varicocelectomy?
Varicocelectomy – the cutting away of a varicocele – is usually performed with regional or general anesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision into the groin, and the problematic venous system then is repaired. The venous channels are divided to prevent varicocele recurrence, and the external cremasteric vessels (the veins associated with the testis-elevating muscle) also are tied off and divided. Varicocele repair often dramatically increases semen quality and pregnancy rates in infertile couples. The major complications of varicocelectomy are varicocele recurrence and formation of hydrocele (collection of fluid in a contained area). However, newer microsurgical techniques have substantially limited these complications. [Back to Top] What is Vasovasostomy? Vasovasostomy, otherwise known as vasectomy reversal, is the re-connection of the severed ends of the vas deferens. This procedure, like vasoepididymostomy, commonly is conducted using microsurgical methods. However, nonmicroscopic, “
