“How successful is varicocele embolization?”
I am a 40 year old male. I want to have varicocele embolization. How successful is varicocele embolization?
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Varicocele embolization is a highly successful procedure, with success rates ranging from 85% to 95% in relieving symptoms and improving fertility. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!
Hello. Embolization is quite effective. Treatment effectiveness of between 93-100% effectiveness depending on the data you look at. Recurrence after treatment is very rare.
It depends on your symptoms and size of the gonadal vein. In short, it is typically a quick and successful procedure. Patients are back to full activity in a day or two post procedure and vast majority have complete resolution of symptoms.
There is a 90% success rate with embolization, and of those with success, about 10% may experience late recurrence. These results are the same as those achieved with more invasive surgical techniques. Varicocele embolization has been performed for over 25 years and has an excellent long-term safety record.
Very successful
