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hydrocele operation ?

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weerix
weerix

Can operation with hydrocele be with risks ?. I am soon 70 years old. I have had also prostate operation. Twice. Hydrocele (left) disturb me only when sitting. It is almost as big as bulls have (lol). I am waiting letter from hospital but I can also refuse.

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  • geoffrey123
    geoffrey123 weerix

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    I had it done a couple of months ago at nearly 66 years old...i litre removed from right testical ,good as gold now I was a little concerned but it was straight forward operation but I spent 2 nights in hospital with a drain from testical collecting excess blood Sore for 12 days layiing down no pain so take it easy for that time A little loose skin and they told me to wear tight underwear for a period which definately helped keeping everything in shape  I asked about using ice for relief the doctor told me it would be a waste of time Had it for  5 years , waiting time 3 years and the dam thing gradually got bigger over time [ 1 litre equals 1 kilo hard to imagine eh] get it done you will not regret it and comfort will come back in your life
  • pureimagination
    pureimagination weerix

    Posted

    Both my surgeon and the internet indicated the risks involved. There is very low incidence of blood clot, infertility or other complications (like less than 5%.) Just do a google search on hydrocelectomy risks and it's all there.

    I am currently in recovery for mine.

  • weerix
    weerix

    Posted

    All went well and I am back home. On enight in hospital.
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