Testicular torsion repair
Definition
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Testicular torsion repair is surgery to untangle a spermatic cord. The spermatic cord is the thin tissue in the scrotum the testicles hang from. If it twists or turns, testicular torsion develops. This torsion (pulling and twisting) blocks blood flow to the testicle.
Description
Most patients receive general anesthesia for testicular torsion repair surgery. This will make you unconscious and unable to feel pain.
After you receive anesthesia, the surgeon will make an incision (cut) in your scrotum to get to the twisted cord. The surgeon then will untangle the spermatic cord and testicle. The surgeon will use stitches to attach this testicle to the inside of your scrotum. The other testicle will be attached in the same way so that it does not twist in the future.
Risks
Risks for any anesthesia are:
- Breathing problems
- Allergic reactions to medicines
Risks for any surgery are:
- Bleeding
- Infection
Reviewed By: Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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