Hydrocele surgery, also known as hydrocelectomy, is the procedure of repairing a hydrocele by draining the fluid accumulated in the scrotum. Often, a hydrocele resolve on its own, However, in certain cases, when the condition persists for a longer time, surgical treatment is recommended.
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We provide advanced hydrocele treatment to all patients who come to us seeking help. Pristyn Care is partnered with top-tier hospitals across India that have state-of-the-art facilities and modern infrastructure. We also have our own clinics where we provide consultations to the patients.
All over India, we have a highly experienced team of hydrocele doctors who have more than 10 years of experience. Our doctors are well-trained and skilled in treating hydrocele in the best way possible. You can book a free consultation with them and discuss the treatment options in detail.
Hydroceles are usually harmless and do not pose any risks. However, if hydroceles are left untreated for a long time, a number of complications may arise that include the following:
To diagnose a hydrocele, the doctor will initially perform a physical exam. If you have a hydrocele, your scrotum will be swollen, but you will not experience any discomfort. The doctor may check for tenderness in the scrotum by a process called transillumination that allows them to determine if there is a fluid build-up in the scrotum. Further, the doctor may also apply pressure to the abdomen and ask you to stand, strain, or cough in order to confirm the diagnosis, as there are similar symptoms involved in the case of an inguinal hernia.
After the physical examination, the doctor may recommend some tests to determine the most suitable method for hydrocele treatment.
Similar to other surgical procedures, the following complications can arise during hydrocele surgery:
After the surgery is complete, you can expect to feel a little disoriented. You will be shifted to an observation room until the effects of anesthesia wear off.
Once you are fully awake, you will be shifted to the recovery room, where the doctors and nurses will monitor your condition. Ice packs will be given to reduce the swelling in the scrotum. Depending on your health status, you will most likely get discharged on the same day.
The complete recovery after hydrocelectomy will take around 2 to 3 weeks. After the surgery, you may experience bruising or swelling in your groin or scrotum. The doctor will give you a detailed recovery guide to ensure that post-surgery complications don’t occur.
Thus, with proper care and a healthy diet, you will be able to get back to your daily activities within a week. Strenuous activities, such as cycling, riding a bike, gym exercises, etc., should be continued after the recovery is complete.
The results of hydrocele surgery will be visible right after the procedure. You may feel uncomfortable due to the swelling and bruising. There will also be slight discomfort which will resolve in the upcoming days. To confirm that you’ve healed completely, it is important to take follow-ups with the doctor as recommended. After surgical repair, the chances of hydrocele recurrence are also significantly reduced.
On the 14th of October, a 34-year-old man contacted Pristyn Care concerning swelling on the left side of the scrotum. After a thorough diagnosis of the condition, he was found to have a huge hemi-scrotal swelling (24cm × 20cm × 10cm). The condition had been there for a very long time (as earlier as the patient remembered). The swelling grew significantly recently and started to bother his daily routine.
Our doctor briefed the patient about the entire treatment procedure, i.e, hydrocelectomy, and explained to him the pros, cons, and result expectations of the treatment. On 16th of October, the patient had the hydrocelectomy done. The procedure took about 35 minutes and the patient was kept under observation for 2 hours. Later on, the patient was discharged on the same day.
The patient took two follow-ups with the doctor and recovered successfully within 2 weeks.
The best treatment for hydrocele is surgical repair. Through surgery, the scrotum is drained properly, and the open channel between the scrotum and abdomen is also closed to prevent the accumulation of fluid again.
Usually, a hydrocele resolves on its own within 6 to 12 months in children. Thus, surgical repair is rarely needed. If the condition doesn’t resolve within 12 months, then surgery will be performed to prevent the development of hydrocele-related complications.
Generally, the doctor will recommend full bed rest for one day. From the next day, you can start walking, sitting, climbing stairs, etc. Make sure that you don’t push yourself and let pain be your guide to resume other daily activities.
Some common side effects of hydrocele surgery are-
Most of these will resolve over the next few days after surgery. However, if these effects don’t resolve within a week, you should contact the doctor.
Yes, hydrocele surgery is covered under health insurance when the condition is symptomatic. If no problematic symptoms are present, the insurance provider may deny your claim, and you’ll have to bear the cost of surgery from your own pocket.
The estimated hydrocele surgery cost in India is from Rs. 20,000 to 85,000.
This is a surgical procedure that is most commonly performed for hydrocele treatment. It is performed using general anesthesia. During this procedure, the surgeon makes a cut in the scrotum or groin area and drains out the fluid via suction. The surgeon then closes the communication to the canal between the abdominal cavity and the scrotum. After removing the hydrocele sac, the incisions are closed using sutures or surgical strips.
Laser hydrocelectomy is another technique to repair a hydrocele. It involves using a laser beam to make an incision in the scrotum, and the fluid accumulated in the sac is drained properly. Then the incision is closed with the help of staples or sutures. The procedure is similar to open hydrocelectomy. The key difference is that the incision is made using a laser instead of a scalpel. This reduces the chances of excessive bleeding.
Aspiration is the alternative treatment for unilateral and bilateral hydrocele. It is a minimally-invasive procedure that involves the injecting of a needle into the hydrocele to withdraw the fluid. After the fluid is removed, the doctor injects a sclerosing agent that uses a combination of sodium tetradecyl sulphate (STDS) inside the sac around the testicle. This helps in preventing fluid buildup.
This procedure is commonly performed on men who are at a higher risk of complications during surgery. However, there is a slight chance that the hydrocele may come back within months, which would require another round of aspiration and sclerotherapy.
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