Consider Your Surgeon’s Credentials
Experience matters when it comes to your health. Look for a surgeon who specializes in vascular procedures, particularly varicocele embolization. When researching, check for credentials, board certifications, and additional training or fellowships your surgeon completed. A well-qualified surgeon should be open about their experience.
Our Vascular Institute of Virginia surgeons have extensive experience performing this minimally invasive procedure. We prioritize your safety and outcomes and are always happy to discuss the procedure.
Ask About Technology and Techniques
Varicocele embolization is a precise procedure that works best using advanced imaging technology and specialized minimally invasive techniques. Look for a surgeon experienced with innovative, leading-edge methods.
For example, our surgeons perform varicocele embolization while patients are under light sedation. They don’t make incisions-just a tiny “nick” in the skin of the neck to access the jugular vein. Using X-ray guidance, our surgeons guide the ultrathin catheter down to the affected vein and inject the tiny coils that block the swollen vein. They use a new foam agent to block even smaller veins. These techniques can help reduce risks and lead to faster recoveries.
Ask potential surgeons about how their technology affects your results. A surgeon committed to using the best tools and the least invasive methods is generally one who can deliver better results and smoother recoveries.
Ponder the Patient Care Approach
Feeling comfortable with and confident in your surgeon goes a long way in feeling prepared for your varicocele embolization. Your surgeon’s unique approach to patient care becomes clear during your consultation. Consider whether they take time to explain the procedure, allow you to ask questions, and are forthright about risks. Your surgeon should be able to explain why you need the procedure and justify their recommendations in a way you can understand.
Our surgeons believe that strong doctor-patient relationships are key to successful treatment, so we take the time to address concerns, answer questions, and educate our patients. Not every varicocele may require treatment immediately; our surgeons never recommend unnecessary procedures.
Varicocele Embolization Consultations in Fairfax
Successful varicocele embolization starts with a superior surgeon, so look after your long-term health by choosing the best. Call 703-763-5224 to reach our offices in Fredericksburg, Fairfax, and Woodbridge, and schedule your consultation today.
