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      What is a hydrocele?

      Hydrocele may be defined as a fluid-filled sac in scrotum, that is responsible for causing swelling. The scrotum is the sac of skin located behind the penis, which holds the testes. A hydrocele can impact either one or both sides of the scrotum. Hydroceles around both of the testicles are known as bilateral hydrocele. 

      Hydroceles can occur in individuals assigned male at birth (AMAB), with a higher prevalence among infants, but they can also develop spontaneously during adulthood. Hydroceles frequently occur in newborns and typically resolve without treatment by the age of 1. Injuries to the scrotum or other health issues can cause hydroceles in older children and adults.

      Type of hydroceles

      While hydroceles are generally not harmful in many patients, the condition can present differently depending on how it develops in the body. There are three types of hydroceles out of which 2 are most common, i.e., Communicating and Non-communicating hydroceles: 

      • Communicating hydroceles: It happens when the membrane around the testicle doesn't close all the way, enabling fluid to move in and out. 
      • Non-communicating hydroceles: It happens when the sac closes but the body fails to absorb the fluid. The remaining fluid is typically absorbed into the body within a year.
      • Nuck’s hydroceles: This particular type is uncommon and occurs in individuals without testicles. It can develop in the lining of the pelvic wall, leading to painful swelling in the groin's lymph nodes.

      Symptoms

      Some symptoms of anal hydrocele are:

      • Swelling on one or both side of scrotum
      • Pain
      • Discomfort
      • Feeling of heaviness in scrotum

      When and how to identify you need a treatment?

      Hydroceles were generally painless and usually don’t need any treatment. However, it’s advisable to seek medical attention if there’s noticeable swelling in the scrotum or hydrocele gets bigger or does not go away. Some signs and symptoms that indicates the need for treatment of hydrocele are mentioned below:

      • Swelling in the scrotum
      • Pain
      • Discomfort
      • Feeling heaviness in scrotum

      A baby’s hydrocele often goes away on its own. But if the baby still has a hydrocele after a year or if the swelling gets worse. Get help right away if you or your child has sudden, terrible pain or swelling in the scrotum. It’s extra important to get prompt treatment if the pain or swelling starts within a few hours of an injury to the scrotum.

      Treatment options and utilities of treatment options at TaCa

      Usually, hydroceles tend to resolve naturally without any treatment. Yet, if it causes discomfort or is a communicating hydrocele in that case only hydrocele treatment is required. Majorly there are 2 types of hydrocelectomy:

      • Laparoscopic hydrocelectomy (Laser hydrocele surgery): A laparoscopic hydrocelectomy surgery is a modern and minimally invasive surgical procedure for repairing hydroceles. In contrast to conventional approaches, this method involves a small abdominal incision. Through this incision, the surgeon inserts specialized small surgical instruments and a laparoscope, which is a slender, flexible tube with an attached camera, enabling visualization of the scrotum’s internal structure on a monitor.
      • Open hydrocelectomy: This is a type of hydrocele surgery; the surgeon creates an incision in either the scrotum or groin to extract the fluid through suction. They subsequently seal off the connection between the abdominal cavity and the scrotum. Comparable to laser hydrocele surgery, a specialist might eliminate or seal the sac to prevent recurrences. Once the hydrocele sac is managed, the incision is closed using sutures or surgical staples.
      • Needle aspiration: An alternative treatment for hydroceles involves draining the fluid using a long needle inserted into the sac. Occasionally, a medication is injected to prevent the sac from refilling. Needle aspiration is frequently administered to individuals at increased risk for surgical complications.

      Treatment options at TaCa

      TaCa is offering several treatment options as per the need and condition of the patient. When surgery becomes necessary for hydrocele, the doctor might explore the following options:

      • Laparoscopic hydrocelectomy (Laser hydrocele surgery): A laparoscopic hydrocelectomy surgery is a modern and minimally invasive surgical procedure for repairing hydroceles. In contrast to conventional approaches, this method involves a small abdominal incision. Through this incision, the surgeon inserts specialized small surgical instruments and a laparoscope, which is a slender, flexible tube with an attached camera, enabling visualization of the scrotum’s internal structure on a monitor.
      • Open hydrocelectomy: This is a type of hydrocele surgery; the surgeon creates an incision in either the scrotum or groin to extract the fluid through suction. They subsequently seal off the connection between the abdominal cavity and the scrotum. Comparable to laser hydrocele surgery, a specialist might eliminate or seal the sac to prevent recurrences. Once the hydrocele sac is managed, the incision is closed using sutures or surgical staples.
      • Needle aspiration: An alternative treatment for hydroceles involves draining the fluid using a long needle inserted into the sac. Occasionally, a medication is injected to prevent the sac from refilling. Needle aspiration is frequently administered to individuals at increased risk for surgical complications.

      Cost of treatment at TaCa

      TaCa strives to provide top-notch healthcare services at affordable rates, ensuring accessibility for all. TaCa strongly advocates that minimizing preventable hospital admissions is both a moral obligation and a cost-efficient method for ensuring fair and accessible healthcare. We aim to deliver high-quality surgical care conveniently located near individuals. Collaborating with specialized physicians and healthcare partners, TaCa implements proven innovations and best practices to enhance patient care. Below mentioned are some of the benefits which TaCa is offering to the patients:

      • Free Doctor Consultation
      • Highly Experienced Surgeons
      • No Cost EMI
      • Pick and Drop Service
      • Dedicated Assistance by TaCa Dost
      • Affordable Cost
      • Short Hospital Duration
      • Hassle Free Insurance Support
      • Extensive Hospital Network
      • Surgery Near to Your Location

      Care by TaCa–After treatment

      Post-surgery care initiates right after surgery, extending throughout hospital stay and potentially continuing post-discharge. As an integral aspect of post-operative care TaCa handholds the patients and also helps them in getting free follow-up visits with surgeons, so that it may not be a hassle for them after surgery.

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        Hydrocele Surgery

        In older individuals, including children, teenagers, or adults, a hydrocele can develop due to injury or inflammatory infection of the scrotum.

        Typically, hydroceles do not lead to infertility.

        Surgery is the only corrective option if a hydrocele doesn't resolve naturally. No medications exist to shrink a hydrocele.

        The majority of individuals can resume regular activities within a few days following a hydrocelectomy, yet complete healing may require several weeks.

        Typically, a hydrocelectomy is completed in less than an hour in the majority of cases.

        TaCa is having a team of skilled or good surgeons that are important because they know the significance of determining when surgery is necessary and when it's not. They recognize that the decision-making process holds more significance than the surgical procedure itself. Ultimately, the aim of any surgery is to serve the patient's well-being.

        Several factors are there which are responsible for the cost of hydrocele treatment:

        • Type and severity of hydrocele
        • Type of surgery performed
        • Hospital’s type and location 
        • Anesthesiologist fee
        • Medication cost
        • Cost of diagnostic tests

        After a hydrocelectomy, individuals can typically return to regular activities within approximately two days. If a drain was inserted during surgery, Surgeon usually removes it within one- or two-days post-surgery. For individuals with a large hydrocele, the scrotal skin might have stretched, resulting in loose skin following the procedure. However, the scrotum usually contracts back to its usual size within a few weeks to a month after the hydrocelectomy.

        Surgical treatment for hydroceles has a notably lower recurrence rate compared to needle aspiration. Needle aspiration carries a higher risk of recurrence, approximately around 50%, while surgical removal reduces this risk to about 10–20%. However, post-treatment, a similar degree of swelling is observed as it was before the procedure.