An enlarged vein within the scrotum is called a varicocele. These abnormal veins can put pressure on sperm tubules and other structures in the testicle, causing symptoms like:

• Infertility 
• Pain in the scrotum that can get worse over the day, but gets better if you lie down
• Shrunken testicle
• Swollen testicle

Many varicoceles don’t need treatment and will go away on their own. When necessary, experts at the University of Miami Health System can perform minimally invasive procedures to treat this condition and help restore fertility.

Why Choose UHealth?

Innovative, expert urology care. Our team of urology experts delivers advanced care for all urologic conditions. We use the latest research and the least invasive procedures to help you feel better and recover more quickly. Our experienced urologists design a personalized treatment plan to give you the best possible results.

Advanced research in men’s health. Our urologists are dedicated to men’s health and conduct innovative research into many conditions. Our expert team has helped develop new minimally invasive and robotic surgical procedures to treat cancers, incontinence, and more. We give you access to leading-edge treatments and clinical trials that aren’t widely available. In addition, we have established the eighth fellowship program in the nation dedicated solely to teaching physicians how to care for men’s health. 

Leaders in robotic surgery treatment. We have some of the world’s most experienced robotic surgeons for urologic procedures. In fact, doctors come from all over the world to learn at our Urology Robotic Program — the #1 ranked program in South Florida. The University of Miami Health System was the first academic medical center in the world to get the da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system and has completed more than 5,000 robotic surgeries — procedures that offer less pain and scarring and a faster recovery.