I have a grade 3 varicocele on my left side and I'm trying to decide between open or microscopic surgery which one has better results? Also, can you recommend any doctors in Pune who specialize in microscopic varicocele surgery?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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For a Grade 3 varicocele, microscopic varicocelectomy is generally considered superior to open surgery, offering potentially better results with fewer complications. It's considered the "gold standard" in many cases

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