Hydrocele Surgery Cost in Kolkata

Hydrocele – Symptoms

• Most often, the only sign of a Hydrocele is a painless swelling around the scrotum (the sac holding the testicles).
• Adult men might experience heaviness around the swollen scrotum.
• The swelling may reduce in size in the morning and grow larger later in the day.
• At times, there may be redness or pain around the swelling.

Hydrocele – Causes

Some male babies are born with a Hydrocele. When babies develop in the womb, the testicles move from the baby’s abdomen to the scrotum. Sometimes the passage which allows this does not close completely, resulting in a Hydrocele.

The causes for adult Hydrocele may include –

• A fluid leak from the abdomen into the scrotum
• Blockage in the spermatic cord
• Physical injury
• An Inguinal hernia surgery
• Inflammation of sac linings surrounding the testicles
• An infection in the scrotum or testes

Hydrocele – Diagnosis

Hydroceles are usually diagnosed with a physical examination that might include the following –

• The doctor may feel the testes for tenderness – If it is a Hydrocele, the doctor will not be able to feel the testicles because of the fluid filled in the sac.
• Shining a light behind the testicles – In presence of fluid, light will be transmitted. However, if this swelling is cancerous, light will not pass through it.
• Checking for Inguinal hernia by applying pressure to the abdomen and scrotum.

Additionally, your doctor may order blood tests, urine tests and an Ultrasound.

Hydrocele – Treatment

Generally, a Hydrocele clears up by itself. However, if they don’t disappear eventually after a long period, then surgery may be required.

In infants, an operation is not advised until they grow to 1-2 years of age.

In adults, if a Hydrocele lasts longer than 6 months, then a surgery or Aspiration procedure may be required.

• Hydrocele removal surgery or Hydrocelectomy – An incision is made in the scrotum to remove the Hydrocele.
• Aspiration method – A fine needle is inserted into the scrotum, towards the Hydrocele and all the fluid is drawn out using suction.

Hydrocele – Risks & Complications

If you leave a Hydrocele untreated, it can cause multiple complications including:

• Rupture due to the fluid, if you have a large Hydrocele.
• Infection of the fluid present in the Hydrocele, which can cause pus.

The aspiration procedure poses a higher risk of recurrence of swelling. There are no major risks associated with Hydrocele removal surgery or Hydrocelectomy.

Hydrocele – Pre Op Care

• Avoid eating or drinking anything 6 hours before the scheduled time of surgery.
• The skin in the abdominal and genital area may be shaved clean of hair.
• You may be recommended an enema or laxative to clear bowels before surgery or the night before.
• You may be prescribed antibiotics or painkillers before surgery.

Hydrocele – Post Op Care

• You may use the prescribed medication to ease the pain.
• You may apply ice packs for the first 24 hours.
• Restrict strenuous activities.
• Keep the site of the wound clean and dry.
• Avoid bathing for a week.
• You may have to wear a jockstrap for about 2-4 weeks to support the scrotum.