1 Hydrocele Repair Doctors available in Ludhiana

"A Hydrocele is the accumulation of fluid around the testicle. This will cause severe pain and discomfort in the scrotum. Hydrocele formation is very common in male children, mostly in newborns. Hydrocele Repair is the surgical removal of the hydrocele. This method is also called Hydrocelectomy. Most of the times a hydrocele cures by itself without treatment. Hydrocele Repair will shrink the size of the hydrocele by draining the fluid from it."

"The following are the advantages of Hydrocele Repair:

Hydrocele repair is the minimally invasive procedure with fewer cuts and incisions.
It is safe with fewer complications.
The recovery rate is very fast."

"The following are the indications for Hydrocele Repair:

If the scrotum becomes too large
Problems in the blood flow
Pain or discomfort
Infection
Hernia"

"The following are the preparation steps for Hydrocele Repair:

Follow all the instructions given by the doctor or surgeon.
The patient may be asked to stop eating and drinking for at least 6 hours before the procedure.
In case if you are using any medications, inform your doctor about it and take them as directed.
Consult with your Anesthesiologist after scheduling your surgery date.
Your Anesthesiologist may ask you to undergo a few tests before your surgery. Be ready with those test reports prior to the day of surgery.
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"The following are the steps involved in Hydrocele Repair:

General anesthesia will be given to relax the patient.
A small cut is made by the doctor in the fold of the groin and the fluid is drained.
The sac holding the fluid is cut and removed and the muscle walls are strengthened with the stitches.
In a few cases, the doctor uses a laparoscope during the procedure.
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