Varicocele
Cause: Dilated pampiniform plexus veins around testis, commonly on the left side.
Symptoms: Infertility, testicular pain, scrotal heaviness.
Treatment: Varicocelectomy – Ligation of dilated veins (microsurgical, laparoscopic, or open), improves semen quality and fertility outcomes.
Male Infertility (Obstructive)
Cause: Blockage in vas deferens or epididymis preventing sperm passage.
Symptoms: Azoospermia with normal spermatogenesis, infertility despite normal sexual function.
Treatment: Vasovasostomy / Vasoepididymostomy – Microsurgical bypass of blockage to restore sperm flow.
Azoospermia / Non-Obstructive Infertility
Cause: Failure of testis to produce sperm due to primary testicular failure.
Symptoms: Absent sperm in semen analysis, infertility.
Treatment: Testicular sperm extraction (TESE, Micro-TESE), Epididymal aspiration (PESA/TESA) – Sperm retrieval techniques for assisted reproduction (IVF/ICSI).
Erectile Dysfunction (Refractory)
Cause: Persistent inability to achieve erection despite medical therapy.
Symptoms: Inability to sustain erections, impaired sexual activity, poor quality of life.
Treatment: Penile Prosthesis Implantation – Malleable or inflatable devices implanted to allow penetrative intercourse. Robotic/laparoscopic approaches improve outcomes.
Peyronie’s Disease
Cause: Fibrous plaque formation in penile tunica albuginea.
Symptoms: Penile curvature, painful erections, erectile dysfunction.
Treatment: Penile plication, plaque excision with grafting, intralesional injection – Corrects curvature and restores function.
Contraception (Male)
Cause: Elective permanent sterilization method.
Symptoms: None (planned procedure).
Treatment: Vasectomy – Surgical division and sealing of vas deferens to prevent sperm passage.