Hydrocelectomy
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 2, 2024.
What do I need to know about hydrocelectomy?
Hydrocelectomy is surgery to remove a hydrocele.
How do I prepare for hydrocelectomy?
- Your surgeon will tell you how to prepare. Your surgeon may tell you not to eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of your surgery. Arrange to have someone drive you home when you are discharged.
- Tell your surgeon about all medicines you currently take. Your surgeon will tell you if you need to stop any medicine for the surgery, and when to stop. Your surgeon will tell you which medicines to take or not take on the day of surgery.
- Tell your surgeon about any allergies you have, including anesthesia or medicines. You may be given an antibiotic to help prevent a bacterial infection.
What will happen during hydrocelectomy?
- You will be given general anesthesia to keep you asleep and free from pain during surgery. Your surgeon will make an incision on your scrotum. Your surgeon will remove the fluid. Your surgeon may remove the fluid sac or make it smaller. This will help prevent another hydrocele. A drain may be placed to remove extra blood and fluid from the area. Your surgeon will close the incision with stitches. A bandage may be placed over the incision.
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What should I expect after hydrocelectomy?
- Healthcare providers will monitor you until you are fully awake. You may be able to go home when providers see you are okay.
- Your surgeon will tell you when you can drive and return to work or other activities.
- If you have a drain, it is usually removed within a few days after surgery.
What are the risks of hydrocelectomy?
You may bleed more than expected or develop an infection. A hematoma (collection of blood) may form in your scrotum. Parts of your penis or scrotum may be damaged. This can cause infertility. You may develop another hydrocele. You may need more surgery to fix this.
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