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Is it difficult for a urologist to find the vans deferens with varicoceles? i am scheduled to have a vasectomy but am worried about the doctor not being able to locate the vas deferens with all the varicoceles surrounding the area?

Q: is it difficult for a urologist to find the vans deferens with varicoceles? i am scheduled to have a vasectomy but am worried about the doctor not being able to locate the vas deferens with all the varicoceles surrounding the area?

: In the hands of an experienced surgeon these structures are easily identified. I would not waste time worrying about this specific issue.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

In the hands of an experienced surgeon these structures are easily identified. I would not waste time worrying about this specific issue.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/31/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Urologists are proficient in being able to localize the vas amidst veins. Yours should too.

Answered 3/30/2023

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A member asked:

Is it difficult for a urologist to find the vans deferens with varicoceles? i am scheduled to have a vasectomy but am worried about the doctor not being able to locate the vas deferens with all the varicoceles surrounding the area?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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