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I have a small cyst inside my scrotum, sits kind of at the bottom. how big an incision will be needed to remove it for surgery? how much pain after?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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Cannot say in: your particular case. Generally small incision, almost never requires a stay overnight. generally pain is one weekend worth.

Answered 10/30/2015

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A member asked:

I have a small cyst inside my scrotum, sits kind of at the bottom. how big an incision will be needed to remove it for surgery? how much pain after?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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