Medical articles of Varicocele

23/03/2026
Written by Top Doctors
Varicocele: from diagnosis to treatment, including embolisation
Understanding the relationship between varicocele and sport can help patients continue to exercise safely while managing symptoms effectively.
24/04/2025
Written by Top Doctors
Should I see a urologist for testicular lumps?
Noticing a lump in the testicle can be worrying, but it’s important to understand that not all testicular lumps are cancerous. Still, it’s essential to get any new lump examined by a medical professional, especially if it doesn’t go away within a few days. A urologist is the specialist best placed to assess testicular lumps, determine the cause and guide treatment.
09/04/2025
Mr Giangiacomo Ollandini
Consultant urological surgeon
Understanding varicocele
Varicocele is a urological condition in men that’s very common and doesn’t cause issues for many. When problems do arise, they range from discomfort to the possibility of affecting infertility. Leading consultant urological surgeon Mr Giangiacomo Ollandini has put together this expert men’s health guide when it comes to understanding varicocele.
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12/12/2024
Mr Azhar Khan
Urologist
Varicocele coil removal explained: Restoring comfort and health
Varicocele coil removal is a minimally invasive procedure that can bring relief to men who have experienced complications after undergoing varicocele embolisation. Here, Mr Azhar Khan, distinguished Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon, explains how varicocele coil removal is performed, the potential risks involved, and the follow-up care required to ensure a smooth recovery.
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27/01/2023
Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
Paediatric Urology
A guide to varicocele: Is it serious?
Leading consultant paediatric urologist and paediatric and neonatal surgeon Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia shares her expertise on varicocele, a condition which involves swelling of the veins of the scrotum or spermatic cord, in this informative article.
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16/03/2020
Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia
Paediatric Urology
Scrotal swelling in children: what are the causes?
Scrotal swelling may be painless or it can be rather painful and some cases require immediate treatment as soon as hours after symptoms become present. Miss Marie-Klaire Farrugia, a leading paediatric urologist and expert in treating children's scrotal swelling, explains the causes and swift action needed to have the swelling assessed, diagnosed and treated.
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25/01/2019
Dr Samir Abdelghaffar
Interventional Radiologist
How common is varicocele and will I require surgery?
Varicocele is a condition where the veins responsible for delivering blood from the male testicles to the main systemic veins, develop faulty valves. This consequently leads to pooling of blood within the veins surrounding the testicles and eventually their engorgement and dilatation. We asked interventional radiologist Dr Sami Abdelghaffar to answer some questions about varicocele.