Recovery after open varicocele surgery takes 4 to 6 weeks, while it takes nearly 2 to 4 weeks to recover from laparoscopic varicocelectomy. At this time, you need to maintain good hygiene and take antibiotics to prevent infection, use ice compress to eliminate bruising and swelling, avoid heavy activities, etc.
Varicocele comes with symptoms such as pain, swelling, and feeling pressure in the scrotum. The testicular veins may twist and swell due to retroperitoneal cancer, congenital disorders, trauma, and heavy exercises. Low grades of varicocele can be treated with medication and lifestyle changes, but grade 3 varicocele needs surgical treatment.