Surgery and plastic How long does it take to recover from hydrocele surgery?
Your groin and scrotum may be swollen or bruised. This usually gets better in 2 to 3 weeks. You will probably be able to go back to work or school 4 to 7 days after surgery. But you will need to avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for 2 to 4 weeks.
How is hydrocele surgery performed?
The surgeon makes a small cut in the scrotum or groin close to the scrotum and drains out the fluid via suction. The surgeon also closes the communication to the canal between the abdominal cavity and the scrotum. The hydrocele sac is then removed and the incision is closed up.
Is hydrocele surgery painful?
Hydrocelectomy is the surgical repair of a hydrocele. You will have some discomfort in your testicles and scrotum. We will order pain medicine for you to take as needed. The scrotum and testicle(s) may be tender for up to one month.
Does hydrocele need surgery?
A hydrocele that doesn’t disappear on its own might need to be surgically removed, typically as an outpatient procedure. The surgery to remove a hydrocele (hydrocelectomy) can be done under general or regional anesthesia. An incision is made in the scrotum or lower abdomen to remove the hydrocele.
How bad is hydrocele surgery?
Hydrocelectomy is usually successful, and major complications are very rare. Another hydrocele can form after surgery, requiring additional treatment, but this isn’t common. Contact your doctor promptly if you start having swelling and pain in your scrotum again.
Does it hurt to have a drain tube removed?
Having a drain removed usually does not hurt, but it can feel rather odd as the tubing slides out of the body. The incision is then covered with a dressing or left open to the air.
How much is hydrocele surgery?
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What happens if hydrocele is not treated?
If a communicating hydrocele does not go away on its own and is not treated, it can lead to an inguinal hernia. In this condition, part of the intestine or intestinal fat pushes through an opening (inguinal canal) in the groin area.
What is best treatment for hydrocele?
There are no drugs available to treat adult hydrocele, although pain medication may help relieve any discomfort. Surgery may be needed to repair/drain a hydrocele if it causes pain, if there might be an infection, or if the hydrocele becomes too large.
Can I drain a hydrocele yourself?
Drainage. The fluid can be drained easily with a needle and syringe. However, following this procedure, it is common for the sac of the hydrocele to refill with fluid within a few months. Draining every now and then may be suitable though, if you are not fit for surgery or if you do not want an operation.
How can I reduce my hydrocele size?
Another option for hydrocele treatment is to drain it with a long needle. The needle is inserted into the sac to draw out the fluid. In some cases, a drug may be injected to prevent the sac from filling again. Needle aspiration is commonly performed on men who are at high risk for complications during surgery.
Does hydrocele cause erectile dysfunction?
Some women (25.7%) complained that a failure of erection and penetration occurred during intercourse due to the larger size of the hydrocele scrotum. About half of them said that hydrocele patients have lesser sexual potency than normal men and they thought that hydrocele is responsible for male impotency.
What is the side effect of hydrocele?
Usually, the only indication of a hydrocele is a painless swelling of one or both testicles. Adult men with a hydrocele might experience discomfort from the heaviness of a swollen scrotum. Pain generally increases with the size of the inflammation.
What are the complications of hydrocele?
As mentioned above, the complications include sexual dysfunction, infertility, rupture, pain, pyocele, infection, Fournier’s gangrene, hematocele, intertrigo, scrotal calculi, hydrocele stones, appendicitis, and testicular ischemia.