Hydrocelectomy
Anesthesia Implications
Updated On: December 2, 2024
Position : Supine, Lithotomy, arms at side on armboards
Time : 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss : Very Low (5-10 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Anesthetic Approaches
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The Anesthesia:
Pain - Incision and surgical procedure is extremely stimulating. Make sure to give some sedation/analgesics prior to incision.
The Surgery:
Hydrocelectomy is surgery that is done to remove or repair a hydrocele, which is a fluid-filled sac surrounding a testicle.