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Urology (Expert Forum)
varicocelectomy
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
varicocelectomy
by engaged, Jul 11, 2005 12:00AM
In the course of reading about natural family planning while preparing for marriage, I discovered the relationship of varicoceles to male infertility, and that they are correctable through surgery. The pronounced veins on the left side of my scrotum have always been uncomfortable, so I decided to have a varicocelectomy done. I had an inguinal varicocelectomy a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to have been successful; the swelling of the veins on the left side is now as pronounced as ever, if not worse, and now I have numbness above the scrotum and below the incision on that side which I suspect is nerve damage. My doctor is unreachable for some weeks, and with my wedding approaching quickly, I'm very concerned. Is the numbness below the incision reversable? Should I have another procedure done? Is it better to have another type of varicocelectomy procedure done if the first type fails? Help!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 13, 2005 12:00AM
, Jul 13, 2005 12:00AM
Difficult to say without examination. It is possible that scar tissue or nerve damage may be leading to your symptoms. Unfortunately, the only way to tell would be to get in touch with the original urologist who did the procedure.
Waiting for complete healing may lead to resolution of the symptoms. I cannot say without examination whether another procedure can help.
You can discuss this with your urologist, or in conjunction with a second urological opinion.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
Waiting for complete healing may lead to resolution of the symptoms. I cannot say without examination whether another procedure can help.
You can discuss this with your urologist, or in conjunction with a second urological opinion.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
http://www.straightfromthedoc.com
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by Vegeta, Jul 13, 2005 12:00AM
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