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Hydrocelectomy

Anesthesia Implications
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.