Hydrocele
What is a Hydrocele?
Hydrocele is the medical term for when fluid accumulates around the testicle in men. Causes can include prior infection or inflammation around the testicles and occasionally surgeries can do this. But oftentimes the cause is not clear. The scrotum has a few different compartments and a hydrocele is accumulation of fluid between the testicle itself and an outer layer of tissue called the tunica vaginalis.
Does a Hydrocele need Treatment?
Most hydroceles do no cause any symptoms and the large majority of the patients who develop a hydrocele do not require treatment or find that wearing tighter more supportive underwear is enough to alleviate any discomfort they have.
What are my Treatment Options for a Hydrocele?
For some men who find the appearance unappealing or in whom the hydroceles do cause problems such as discomfort there are ways to permanently fix it through a minor surgical procedure called a hydrocelectomy. Typically the surgery is done as an outpatient and takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes. The accumulated fluid is evacuated and the surgery is done in a way to prevent the fluid from re-accumulating in the scrotum.
What are the Possible Complications of Hydrocele Surgery?
Reported complications include minor bleeding, infection, hydrocele recurrence but overall we have had very high success rate with most patients very satisfied with their outcome.
Why Choose a Uro Center Urologist in New York?
The urologists at the Uro Center in New York are experts in their field, bringing academic and research based innovation to the clinical forefront. Our urology team specializes in areas of treatment such as: robotic surgery, reconstructive urology, men’s health & infertility, kidney stones, urologic oncology, penile implant surgery, urethral stricture, BPH, Urinary incontinence treatment, Mesh complications, Enlarged prostate treatment, Urodynamics, vesicovaginal fistula and female incontinence in New York.
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