Varicocele Embolization

How it works:

• radiological intervention blocking off the testicular vein
• minimally invasive procedure
• A small puncture wound on the skin in the groin
• An endovascular catheter that is placed through the inguinal canal into the femoral vein, with radiological imaging this coil is advanced to the testicular vein
• A tiny coil or liquid is placed in the testicular vein to divert the blood flow.

Benefits:

• minimally invasive
• quicker recovery
• success rates are comparable with surgical methods
• reduce complications such as infection and hydrocele formation

Recovery:

• no strenuous activity after the procedure
• bruising can occur
• pain relief as required