Adult hydrocele surgery / Bratislava / Piešťany

What exactly is hydrocele surgery?

Hydrocele or water hernia are terms for a disease of the male testicle, in which the contents of the scrotum enlarge due to the accumulation of fluid. It is an unsightly and troublesome condition. The affected testicle is larger, sometimes the skin of the testicle is tense. Hydrocele can interfere with walking. If the scrotum is large, it can create an unsightly bulge in trousers or underwear. It can lead to feelings of embarrassment and have an adverse effect on a man’s sex life. The solution is hydrocele surgery.

Hydrocele Diagnosis

Diagnosis consists of palpation examination, scrotal sonography, and, if necessary, examination of tumor markers. Hydrocele must be distinguished from testicular tumor, testicular inflammation, and inguinal hernia.

Hydrocele Treatment

Treatment consists of plastic surgery. By modifying the testicular sheaths, the hydrocele sac is removed along with the fluid. Hydrocele surgery is performed under general anesthesia and usually takes 15 to 30 minutes. After surgery, the patient goes home on the day of surgery. The condition does not require a hospital stay. Hydrocele surgery has a good aesthetic effect, the testicle is fully functional after surgery and returns to normal size. The size of the testicle normalizes within 3 weeks to 3 months.

What problems does hydrocele surgery solve?

The procedure solves hydrocele and water hernia.

What are the advantages of hydrocele surgery?

Microsurgical hydrocele surgery provides patients with rapid removal of the disturbing condition without the need for hospitalization. It increases comfort and aesthetics of the scrotal area, while the testicle remains fully functional and restores its physiological size. The patient gains relief, rapid recovery, and return to daily activities without unnecessary restrictions.

What are the risks of hydrocele surgery?

The surgical procedure is safe, but as with any procedure involving anesthesia, there are possible risks. Mild swelling, bruising, or pain in the scrotal area may occur. In rare cases, hematoma, infection, or decreased sensitivity may develop. In any case, standard postoperative check-up and the use of self-absorbing stitches minimize the risk of complications

How does hydrocele surgery proceed?

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. The surgeon surgically removes the sac containing fluid surrounding the testicle. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, which means that the patient leaves the clinic on the same day without the need for hospitalization. Self-absorbing suture material is used that does not need to be removed.

Who performs hydrocele surgery at Lauros clinic?

The surgery is performed personally by MUDr. Milan Gajdoš, MPH, an experienced urologist with more than 30 years of practice, who specializes in aesthetic procedures on male and female genitalia, and MUDr. Michal Polák, an experienced pediatric urologist.

The private clinic ensures the highest quality of materials used and the highest hygienic standards. Our top-class facilities guarantee discretion (with us you will not come into contact with masses of people as in a hospital), individual and kind approach with constant presence of your doctor during your stay with us and his deep knowledge of your problem and your needs with the possibility to communicate with the doctor even after the procedure by phone 24 hours a day or in person until complete recovery.

How much does hydrocele surgery cost?

The price for microsurgical hydrocele surgery including general anesthesia is 1100 Euros. An additional 300 Euros covers preoperative examination, consultation, postoperative check-up, and surgeon selection.

Who is hydrocele surgery for?

The procedure is intended for men of younger and older age.

Who is hydrocele surgery not for?

The procedure is not intended for women.

What happens before hydrocele surgery?

Before surgery, an internal preoperative examination is required, which will be performed either by your general practitioner or by us. The day before, you need to shave the scrotum and bring tight briefs or a textile suspensor with you.

What happens after hydrocele surgery?

The surgery usually requires a subsequent 7-day sick leave depending on the nature of the patient’s work. We use suture material that absorbs itself for the surgery, so stitches do not need to be removed.

What does completed hydrocele surgery look like?

In this section, we bring you a gallery of photographs showing what a completed hydrocele surgery looks like. The images are for illustrative purposes only, to give you an idea of the result.