{"id":27942,"date":"2023-01-16T07:51:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T04:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bazargananhospital.ir\/en\/?page_id=27942"},"modified":"2025-11-03T11:27:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:57:15","slug":"hydrocelectomy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bazargananhospital.ir\/en\/services\/hydrocelectomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrocelectomy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hydrocelectomy<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hydrocelectomy is a kind of surgery used to remove fluid-filled sacs called hydroceles. These form in the scrotum, the muscular pouch of skin that holds and protects the testicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

A hydrocele forms when fluid from the abdomen flows into the scrotum. A hydrocele causes swelling but is usually not painful. Some people describe it as feeling a little like a water balloon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Roughly 1 out of every 10 boys is born with a hydrocele, according to the\u00a0Urology Care Foundation. Studies indicate that the condition resolves itself by the time the majority of these boys are 2 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fast facts on hydroceles<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some key points about hydroceles. More detail and supporting information is in the main article.<\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Hydroceles can also develop in adult males, often following an injury that causes swelling<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A physical exam is the first step in diagnosing a hydrocele<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Hydrocelectomy is usually considered minor surgery and performed on an outpatient basis<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Without a hydrocelectomy or other forms of treatment, hydroceles may continue to swell, though most resolve on their own.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • In children, a hydrocele is treated mainly to prevent a\u00a0hernia\u00a0from developing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Diagnosis<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Your doctor will start with a physical exam. It’s likely to include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Checking for tenderness in an enlarged scrotum.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Applying pressure to the abdomen and scrotum to check for inguinal hernia.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Shining a light through the scrotum (transillumination). If you or your child has a hydrocele, transillumination will show clear fluid surrounding the testicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      After that, your doctor might recommend:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Blood and urine tests to help determine if you or your child has an infection, such as epididymitis<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Ultrasound to help rule out hernia, testicular tumor or other causes of scrotal swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Hydroceles in children<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        For infants with congenital hydroceles, the condition develops between\u00a0the 28th and 32ndTrusted Source\u00a0weeks of pregnancy, when a muscle in the scrotum opens to let the testes drop.<\/span><\/p>\n

        In some cases, the muscle stays open longer than is needed, doesn\u2019t close properly, or opens again, allowing fluid from the belly to flow into the scrotum and form a hydrocele.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Premature birth,\u00a0cystic fibrosis, and other conditions may\u00a0increase the likelihood Trusted Source\u00a0of problems with closure of this muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Hydroceles in adults<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        In adults, hydroceles affect about\u00a01 percent\u00a0of men over 40 years. Radiation treatment for\u00a0prostate cancer\u00a0may increase the risk of developing a hydrocele.<\/span><\/p>\n

        When non-communicating hydroceles develop in adult men, the cause is usually unknown. A hydrocele itself does not cause pain, but men may experience discomfort due to the size and weight of the swollen scrotum.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Even in adults, the condition may disappear on its own in a few months, but if it does not, medical attention is needed and a person should consider having a hydrocelectomy.<\/span><\/p>\n

        What is the procedure for hydrocelectomy?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        The procedure takes place under a general anesthetic. If an infant has a hydrocele that does not go away on its own, surgeons will wait until the child is at least 1 to 2 years old before operating.<\/span><\/p>\n

        The steps involved with a hydrocelectomy depend on whether the hydrocele is communicating or non-communicating:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Non-communicating hydrocele:<\/strong> Surgeons make an incision in the scrotum, remove the sac, drain the fluid, and close the incision.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Communicating hydrocele<\/strong>: Treatment is slightly more complicated; doctors make an incision through the groin so that they can treat a hernia, if present, at the same time as removing the hydroceles. Even if there is no hernia, doctors take this approach to prevent a hernia from developing in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Laparoscopic hydrocelectomy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          Some surgeons will conduct a hydrocelectomy through laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery, inserting a tube equipped with a camera through the abdomen.<\/span><\/p>\n

          In some cases, individuals and their doctors opt for draining the hydroceles, which can be effective. However, this procedure carries a greater risk of the hydroceles returning.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Treatment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          In baby boys, a hydrocele sometimes disappears on its own. But for males of any age, it’s important for a doctor to evaluate a hydrocele because it can be associated with an underlying testicular condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

          A hydrocele that doesn’t disappear on its own might need to be surgically removed, typically as an outpatient procedure. The surgery to remove a hydrocele (hydrocelectomy) can be done under general or regional anesthesia. An incision is made in the scrotum or lower abdomen to remove the hydrocele. If a hydrocele is found during surgery to repair an inguinal hernia, the surgeon might remove the hydrocele even if it’s causing no discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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