Varicocele surgery in Valencia

As we have been saying, one of the main problems caused by varicocele is male infertility, among other complications, which is why it is necessary to treat it.

To solve the problems caused by varicocele, specialists can resort to different treatments, but the definitive remedy is surgery. As far as surgical treatment is concerned, the operation is adapted to the degree of varicocele and the characteristics of the patient.

Inguinal varicocele surgery is the most common technique for solving testicular varicocele problems.

Mainly, we can differentiate between three types of varicocele operations, these are:

• Open varicocelectomy. This is usually performed on an outpatient basis, under general or local anaesthesia. The surgeon will reach the vein through the groyne (inguinal or subinguinal), although he can also make an incision in the abdomen or below the groyne. He may use a surgical microscope to help him see the area better, or he may use Doppler ultrasound to guide the procedure. Once in the vein, he will ligate the dilated veins of the internal inguinal ring. This is the most commonly performed treatment for problems caused by varicocele. The inguinal varicocele operation aims to separate the artery and lymphatic vessels to prevent hydrocele formation.
• Laparoscopic varicocelectomy. This is a minimally invasive technique that makes it possible to observe the inside of the area and identify the affected structures, dissecting the inflamed vein without intervening in adjacent structures.
• Percutaneous embolisation. This is a procedure performed by the radiologist. A tube is inserted into a vein in the groyne or neck, called a catheter, through which instruments can pass. Using x-rays for guidance, the doctor threads the catheter into the varicocele and places a coil that blocks blood flow to the affected testicular vein and directs it to normal veins, repairing the varicocele.

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As we mentioned, the need for varicocele surgery is determined by the development of this pathology, which is so annoying and has a high percentage of aggravation if left untreated.

The varicocele operation in Valencia is performed by the Urosalud Team, at the La Salud Hospital, one of the most prestigious private hospitals in Valencia.

First of all, you must request a free surgical assessment consultation with the Urosalud Team through the Operarme website. 

Either by filling in the contact form, calling at +34 91 141 33 56, or by clicking on the Make an appointment that you will find throughout this page, such as the one below:

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After requesting your appointment, one of our personal advisors from the Patient Service Department will call you to welcome you and confirm that the date and time of the consultation fits in with your schedule, in case it is necessary to change it, as well as to guide you and answer any questions you may have throughout the process. 

From that moment on, you will be able to contact your personal advisor directly to solve any doubts you may have.

During the consultation with the Urosalud Team, he/she will carry out the patient's anamnesis (medical interview) asking you about the symptoms, discomfort and problems that you suffer as a result of this pathology. Once this has been completed, a physical examination will be carried out to determine whether an operation is indeed indicated or if, on the contrary, it can be solved with conservative treatment.

It is important that on the day of the consultation you bring all the medical tests you have based on the problems caused by the varicocele to allow the specialist to make a better diagnosis.

If the varicocele operation is indicated and you and your urologist agree to perform the varicocelectomy, a date for the operation will be set in the La Salud Hospital.

After the consultation with the specialist, your patient service advisor will contact you to ask you how the appointment went and, if you have decided to go ahead with the varicocele operation, will arrange the pre-operative and operation day, explain the payment methods and tell you about all the procedures and documentation required for the next step, allowing you to worry only about your health.

On the day of the pre-operative varicocele operation, you will hand in your paperwork at the hospital reception desk and then you will be accompanied to undergo the necessary pre-operative tests:

• Complete blood test: To determine if there is any infection and if there is any associated problem that could compromise the operation.
• Electrocardiogram: To determine the health of the patient's heart.
• Chest x-ray: To determine if there is any pulmonary pathology and if there is any problem with the patient's rib cage.

After the preoperative, normally on the same day, a consultation with the anaesthesia specialist will be carried out to determine and explain the type of anaesthesia to be used during the varicocelectomy, which is regional in most cases, although in some cases it may be general, as well as to find out more about your lifestyle (if you are a smoker, alcohol intake, diet, etc.) in order to carry out the operation as safely as possible.

On the day set for the varicocele surgery at the La Salud Hospital, you must first take the necessary documentation to the admission area. The hospital staff will then provide you with a single room with an accompanying bed for admission.

After the preliminary preparations, you will be provided with operating theatre clothes and you will be taken to the operating theatre for the varicocele operation. We will explain it to you step by step:

Varicocele surgery is performed under regional anaesthesia.

1. First of all, in the operating theatre, you will be given anaesthesia and once you are under its effects, the operation will begin.
2. Then, if necessary, the inguinal area will be shaved and the incision to access the inguinal canal will be made.
3. The surgeon will make an incision of about 5 cm and then extract the spermatic cord with a special surgical instrument, open it and ligate the internal veins that cause part of the problem, preserving the artery, the lymphatic vessels and the vas deferens. The external spermatic veins are then ligated.
4. Finally, the surgeon reintroduces the venous plexus into the inguinal canal, sutures and repairs the incision site and completes the varicocelectomy.

The duration of a varicocelectomy is approximately 20 to 60 minutes, depending on whether it is a unilateral or bilateral varicocele.

After waking up, you will be taken to a recovery room where you will remain until you are fully recovered from the anaesthesia and your vital signs are normal.

Although this is an outpatient operation, it is advisable that you remain hospitalised for at least 1 day after the varicocelectomy, to rest properly and to ensure that everything has gone well.

After the varicocele operation, the anaesthetist will wake you up and you will be transferred to the recovery room where you will stay for 1 to 2 hours. In this room you will finish recovering from the effects of the anaesthesia until your vital signs have stabilised.

Once your vital signs have recovered, you will be taken to your room where you will be admitted for 1 day, according to medical indications. 

During this type of recovery at the La Salud Hospital, the nursing team will explain to you the care you need to take to prevent the wound from becoming infected or the stitches from opening. Basically, you will have to avoid straining and clean the wound every day.

The first consultation after varicocelectomy with the specialist will be after 10-15 days.

If everything continues to go well in the hours following the operation and admission, the doctor will discharge you so that you can return home to continue recovering.

After the varicocele surgery, you will need to rest for 1 - 2 days before returning to your daily activities, as long as these do not involve heavy physical exertion. Full recovery will take just 2-3 weeks.

The main advantage of the varicocele operation is the solution to the discomfort and symptoms caused by this pathology.

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On the other hand, carrying out the varicocele surgery in Valencia through Operarme brings benefits such as:

• Totally closed and all-inclusive price, no final surprises.
• Our patient care is totally personalised.
• Our Urology specialists are experts in their field, with a long track record and outstanding professionalism.
• We have hospital centres equipped with the most advanced medical technologies and a privileged location in your city.
• Varicocele surgery, like all our inpatient operations, is covered by a medical complications insurance, which covers complications such as the need for an extra day's stay or reoperation. To find out more about this service, please contact our patient care team.

In addition, we have one of the most reputable urological surgeons in Valencia, in the La Salud Hospital, as well as the facilities of this Clinic which have the best technologies and an important reputation in the city.

The cost of the varicocele surgery in Valencia is 2.290 €, a closed and all-inclusive price.

The cost of the varicocele surgery includes everything necessary to ensure the success of the intervention. Below you can find a breakdown of all the necessary factors:

• Booking and use of the operating theatre.
• Stay in a single room with a spare bed, meals and hospitality for up to 1 day.
• Full preoperative care.
• Postoperative visit.
• Medical fees.
• Anaesthesiologist fees.
• Nursing team fees.
• Surgical material necessary for the operation.
• Anaesthesia and recovery room bookings.
• Medical complications insurance.

In addition, we strive to prioritise your peace of mind and comfort throughout the process, so we offer you a totally free transfer service from your home to the hospital on the day of admission as well as the return home on the day of discharge. Consult the transfer service conditions.