What is hydrocelectomy?
Hydrocelectomy is also often referred to as hydrocele repair . It is a surgical procedure for repairing hydrocele. This occurs when excess fluid accumulates. More specifically, the fluid accumulates in the membrane that surrounds the testicles. The membrane is called tunica vaginalis and the fluid is called peritoneal fluid .
occurs only in male patients. The doctor can diagnose an infant boy with a hydrocele at birth. Older men also tend to gain this situation. The most visible feature of the hydrocele is the swelling of the patient's scrotum. The child's hydrocele may disappear alone, usually at a time when the patient is two years old. However, an adult men does not usually change. Adults with hydrocele will require periodic checks. The physician may recommend hydrocelectomy if the condition disrupts blood circulation, increases, or if it is caused or pain. Due to anesthesia, patients generally have to delay eating or drinking for at least six hoursbefore surgery. In addition, patients should fully publish all other health conditions, allergies and medicines or supplements they take to the surgeon. Some medicines may be necessary before surgery such as medicines that may disrupt blood clotting,
The exact procedure of hydrocelectomy varies slightly depending on whether the patient is a small child or an adult. With the child, the surgeon will make a small cut in the fold of the patient's weakness. Cut to adults will usually be made on the scrotum.
After cutting, the surgeon releases the fluid from the hydrocell. The doctor usually also removes all or part of the bag that contains peritoneal fluid. The site is then usually closed by stitches.
Hydrocelectomy is generally considered to be a minor procedure. Most patients can be released from the hospital several hours after surgery. Usually the child and adult patients would usually have about a week after surgery for about a week. Patients should be given back to the doctor'sEdged appointment so that the doctor can check the cut for correct recovery.
The risks or complications of hydrocelectomy are rare. Some patients may have an unfavorable response to anesthesia. Others may experience excessive bleeding. In some cases, the fertility of the patient may be adversely affected. It is also possible for the hydrocele to be formed again and require subsequent treatment.