How long does it take to recover from hydrocele surgery?
Most patients can resume normal activities in about 2 days, unless their surgery was extensive. For infants, parents should take care to keep the area as clean and dry as possible. Adult men generally should wait at least 2 weeks to resume strenuous work or sexual activity.
Does Hydrocelectomy leave a scar?
The incision will leave a very small scar that will fade with time. Or your doctor may do a laparoscopic surgery. Your doctor does this surgery through a tiny incision in your scrotum using a lighted tube with special tools. This surgery almost always stops the buildup of fluid in your scrotum.
What are the side effects of hydrocele surgery?
Risk and possible complications include:
- Bleeding.
- Infection.
- Blood clots.
- Recurrence of the hydrocele.
- Injury to the testicle and nearby structures, which can lead to infertility.
- Risks of anesthesia (the anesthesiologist will discuss these with you)
What precautions should be taken after hydrocele surgery?
Do not take a bath for the first week, or until your doctor tells you it is okay. You may return to work or school when you are ready. This is usually in about 4 to 7 days. Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, until your doctor says it is okay.
Can hydrocele come back after surgery?
Hydrocelectomy is usually successful, and major complications are very rare. Another hydrocele can form after surgery, requiring additional treatment, but this isn’t common. Contact your doctor promptly if you start having swelling and pain in your scrotum again.
How long is swelling after hydrocele surgery?
Expected Signs and Symptoms. You may experience swelling or bruising in the surgical site after hydrocelectomy. This is normal and should subside in two to four weeks.
How much swelling is normal after Hydrocelectomy?
Expected Signs and Symptoms You may experience swelling or bruising in the surgical site after hydrocelectomy. This is normal and should subside in two to four weeks.
What should I eat after hydrocele surgery?
You can eat your normal diet. If your stomach is upset, try bland, low-fat foods like plain rice, broiled chicken, toast, and yogurt. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid becoming dehydrated. You may notice that your bowel movements are not regular right after your surgery.
Can you get hydrocele twice?
Outlook. Hydrocelectomy is usually successful, and major complications are very rare. Another hydrocele can form after surgery, requiring additional treatment, but this isn’t common. Contact your doctor promptly if you start having swelling and pain in your scrotum again.
How successful is hydrocele surgery?
Inguinal repairs of communicating hydroceles are exceedingly successful, with a less than 1% recurrence rate. If a unilateral approach is completed, the small but recognized risk for a metachronous hydrocele or inguinal hernia developing remains, but the rate is likely less than 10%.
How long after hydrocele surgery does swelling go down?
Your groin and scrotum may be swollen or bruised. This usually gets better in 2 to 3 weeks. You will probably be able to go back to work or school 4 to 7 days after surgery. But you will need to avoid strenuous exercise or heavy lifting for 2 to 4 weeks.
What’s the recovery time for a hydrocele surgery?
The recovery time depends on how extensive the surgery is. Mine was a “communicating” hydrocele, meaning it had started to move into my abdomen, so my surgery was more extensive than the standard hydrocele. I aslo have an active job, so I understand your concern.
How does a hydrocelectomy work on the scrotum?
Overview. A hydrocelectomy is a surgical procedure to repair a hydrocele, which is a buildup of fluid around a testicle. Often a hydrocele will resolve itself without treatment. However, as a hydrocele grows larger, it can cause swelling, pain, and discomfort in the scrotum and may need surgical repair. A hydrocelectomy removes the fluid and
Are there any complications after a hydrocelectomy?
Hydrocelectomy is usually successful, and major complications are very rare. Another hydrocele can form after surgery, requiring additional treatment, but this isn’t common. Contact your doctor promptly if you start having swelling and pain in your scrotum again.
What should I do at home after hydrocelectomy?
1 Rest when you feel tired. 2 Try to walk each day. 3 You may shower 24 hours after surgery, if your doctor says it is okay. 4 You may return to work or school when you are ready. 5 Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, until your doctor says it is okay.