I've been diagnosed with bilateral grade 1 varicocele and the meds aren't helping with the pain in my left testicle especially when lying down. When should I consider varicocelectomy and what's the best type of surgery for this condition?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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If pain persists despite medication and is specifically exacerbated when lying down, consider varicocelectomy, especially if it's affecting fertility or quality of life. Microscopic or laparoscopic varicocelectomy are the preferred surgical options, offering potential benefits like less pain, faster recovery, and improved fertility

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I've been having abdomen pain for the past 2 days and the ultrasound showed a 6mm calculus in the VUJ. Should I consider surgery or are there other treatment options like medicines that could help?

Certainly surgery is the treatment of option than conservative treatment.

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I have an 11mm stone in my left kidney and my doctors recommended RIRS laser surgery but I'm wondering if lithotripsy could work instead for my case

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I'm 25 and have an undescended testicle which specialist should I consult first for surgery? After the procedure, will I be able to get married and have a normal life?

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