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  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

my testis has varicocele visible on the scrotum surface - is surgery the only option or are there other treatments for this

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I'm dealing with phimosis and my doctor in Delhi confirmed it. Right now, I'm in Hyderabad and considering ZSR stapler circumcision. Can you suggest hospitals here that accept insurance for this procedure? I'm a bit worried about the costs and want to find a place where insurance will cover it.

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