Microsurgical Varicocelectomy
The gold-standard treatment for scrotal pain and male infertility caused by varicoceles.
Treating Varicoceles
A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum, similar to a varicose vein in the leg. These swollen veins pool warm blood around the testicle, which can impair sperm production and cause dull, aching pain.
Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy is the most effective and safest method to treat this condition. Dr. Athar Hameed uses an operating microscope to identify and tie off the abnormal veins while preserving critical arteries and lymphatics.
How The Procedure Works
1. Subinguinal Incision
A small (2cm) incision is made low in the groin, avoiding muscle cutting for faster recovery.
2. Microsurgical Dissection
The spermatic cord is brought to the surface and examined under 15x to 20x magnification.
3. Vein Ligation
All swollen, abnormal veins are tied off and divided to stop the pooling of blood.
4. Artery Preservation
The tiny testicular artery and microscopic lymphatics are carefully preserved to prevent testicular damage and hydrocele formation.
Why Choose Dr. Athar Hameed?
The microsurgical approach has the lowest recurrence rate (less than 1%) and the lowest complication rate of any varicocele treatment. It significantly improves sperm counts and motility in the majority of infertile men.