Question 1

what is the definition or description of: hydrocele removal?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocelectomy: Eliminating hydrocele fluid.Hydrocelectomy in adults is performed thru scrotal incision, some of sac may be excised, then remaining sac is everted & sutured together behind testis(bottle operation) or rolled up(lord procedure).Pediatric communicating & hydroceles of the cord are repaired via groin incision, like mini-hernia repair.Communication & window excised if communicating & whole sac if cord.

Question 2

whats time to the recovery from a hydrocele removal?

Accepted Answer

2-3 weeks: Depending on the age of the individual, the type of repair, and other comorbidities, scrotal support and relatively minimal activity is usually recommended for 2-3 weeks to prevent recurrence or hematoma formation.

Question 3

can child stay awake during a hydrocele removal ?

Accepted Answer

No way: We can not have a child moving during the operation, we might accidentally cut the spermatic vesses or vas deferens (sperm duct).

Question 4

when will the swelling decrease after hydrocele removal?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Postoperative swelling is expected and initially a hydrocele may still look like it is present immediately after surgery.  You should see steady improvement and decrease in size over next couple of weeks to a month.  Lots of activity or overexertion may slow your recovery.  As always contact your surgeon with any questions or concerns.

Question 5

can i masterbate after hydrocele removal?

Accepted Answer

If you want to.: Advise to wait until scrotum recovers from surgery ; ur pain free.

Question 6

do i have to be put to sleep for my hydrocele removal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There are 2 main methods in treating hydroceles. One is an office procedure where a needle is placed into the scrotum adn withdrawn through a syringe. No anethesia is generally required. The other more formal treatment is a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia and a cut on the scrotum to remove the sac of water around the testicle.

Question 7

had left testicular removal in 2007 due to testicular tumar. yestrday diagnosed hydrocele in right testicular. will it develop into testicular cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very,very unlikely: Of course you need to have a scrotal ultrasound, to rule out tumor in remaining testicle.

Question 8

had left testicular removal in 2007 due to testicular cancer and now diagnosed hydrocele in right testicular. what is the safe effective treatment ?

Accepted Answer

See urologist: If the problem on the right side is a simple hydrocele, you can have a minor operation to get rid of it.

Question 9

what is a hydrocele?

Accepted Answer

Sac of water: A hydocele means a little sac or pocket of water. It usually occurs as a result of inflammation from any number of things including infection, injury, illness, or defect. In men, this term is usually heard when a soft (sometimes uncomfortable) lump is felt in the scrotum. This requires medical evaluation to make sure it's nothing more serious.

Question 10

can you use ice on hydroceles?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But won't achieve anything other than cooling it. Can be used post-operatively, after surgical removal, to minimize postoperative swelling and discomfort.

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