Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Bumrungrad International is an internationally accredited, multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
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At a glance
Key planning information for hydrocele treatment abroad.
1 hrProcedure time
32 hospitalsList hydrocele treatment
19Countries with hospitals listed
Hydrocele Treatment abroad is priced per case at 32 hospitals, with 19 countries listed in total. The operation takes 1 hour. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Description of Hydrocele Treatment:
What is Hydrocele Treatment?
Hydrocele treatment refers to the surgical treatment of a hydrocele, also known as hydrocelectomy. Hydrocelectomy is done to repair the swelling of the scrotum which is due to the accumulation of fluid in the testicle, known as a hydrocele.
Hydrocele treatment refers to the surgical treatment of a hydrocele, also known as hydrocelectomy. Hydrocelectomy is done to repair the swelling of the scrotum which is due to the accumulation of fluid in the testicle, known as a hydrocele.
This fluid may also be removed with the help of a needle and this procedure is known as aspiration. However, hydrocele keeps recurring until it is treated with surgery.
How is the Hydrocelectomy Performed?
Hydrocelectomy may be performed on an adult or an infant/child.
In an adult:
How to Prepare for Hydrocelectomy?
How is the Hydrocelectomy Performed?
Hydrocelectomy may be performed on an adult or an infant/child.
In an adult:
- An incision is made into the scrotum.
- The canal linking the scrotum to the abdominal cavity is repaired.
- The hydrocele sac is taken out and the fluid is also removed.
- The incision is closed with sutures.
- An incision is made in the groin area.
- The hernia is repaired and the hydrocele is removed.
- The incision is closed with sutures
- An incision is made into the groin.
- The hydrocele sac is taken out and the fluid is also removed.
- Hernia repair is done with stitches.
- The incision is closed with sutures.
How to Prepare for Hydrocelectomy?
- The doctor should be informed if the patient has any ailments, allergies or medical conditions.
- The doctor should be informed about any medication that the patient is taking with or without a prescription. These may include supplements or herbs or drugs.
- Certain medication that the patient is taking may be stopped two weeks before the surgery.
- An anesthesiologist will interview the patient to determine the type of anesthesia that the patient will require.
- The patient is physically examined, and some blood and urine tests will be conducted.
About Hydrocele Treatment
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Approximately 1 hour.
Days admitted
Hydrocele treatment is usually done as an outpatient procedure.
Anesthesia
General or spinal anesthesia.
Recovery
- The patient is taken to a recovery room and monitored.
- Follow-up visits for many weeks are scheduled by the doctor before the patient is discharged.
- Recovery is usually quick after hydrocelectomy.
- Children who have undergone the surgery should rest for a few days.
- Swelling may persist for several months after the surgery.
- Normal activities can be resumed in 4 to 7 days.
- Follow-up visits for many weeks are scheduled by the doctor before the patient is discharged.
- Recovery is usually quick after hydrocelectomy.
- Children who have undergone the surgery should rest for a few days.
- Swelling may persist for several months after the surgery.
- Normal activities can be resumed in 4 to 7 days.
Risks
Risks of anesthesia include:
- Breathing difficulty
- Allergic reaction to medication
Risks of any surgery include:
- Bleeding
- Blood clotting
- Infection
Risks of hydrocelectomy include:
- Injury to spermatic vessels
- Pain in the scrotal region
- Recurrence of the hydrocele
- Breathing difficulty
- Allergic reaction to medication
Risks of any surgery include:
- Bleeding
- Blood clotting
- Infection
Risks of hydrocelectomy include:
- Injury to spermatic vessels
- Pain in the scrotal region
- Recurrence of the hydrocele
After care
The doctor should be contacted if the following symptoms of infection are detected:
- Swelling that is prolonged
- Fever
- Redness
- Swelling that is prolonged
- Fever
- Redness
Hospitals and clinics offering Hydrocele Treatment abroad
Hydrocele Treatment is listed by 32 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
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Private HospitalMalaga, Spain
JCIPrice on requestXanit Hospital Internacional is a modern private hospital located in the suburbs of Malaga, Spain. The hospital is modern (opened in 2005), and the staff include over 200 specialists in all medical specialties.
DoctorsJADr. Juan Arocena Garcia
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Hospital GroupMadrid, Spain
ISOPrice on requestHM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestThe first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
A JCI accredited, multi-specialty medical center which is a part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group. The hospital provides medical care in virtually all medical specialties. International patients are catered for through the Acibadem International Patients Center.
DoctorsBAProf. Bulent AlagolVYProf. Veli Yalcin M.D.
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Private HospitalPattaya, Thailand
This multi-specialty tertiary hospital offers various medical services as well as dental procedures to local and overseas patients. It serves over 100,000 international patients every year.
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Private HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestA modern, JCI accredited, full service hospital, established in 2009. Acibadem Maslak is part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group, so international patients are taken care of through the group's International Patient Center.
DoctorsARProf. Ali Riza Kural
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Private Facility and University HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
JCIPrice on requestMedipol Mega Hospital Complex is a modern medical facility with four specialist hospitals and an extensive selection of high caliber medical devices available for use. The hospital provides treatments in a wide variety of medical fields in its 470 bed facility.
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Private HospitalMelaka, Malaysia
MSQHPrice on request
A comprehensive tertiary healthcare centre servicing local patients and foreign patients from neighboring countries.
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Private HospitalBangkok, Thailand
Thai HAPrice on requestThis general hospital in Bangkok offers a full range of services including Cosmetic Surgery. It has been accredited by the Hospital Accreditation Thailand and has been serving patients for more than 70 years.
DoctorsVSDr. Vasun SetthwongASDr. Akachai Sinsophonphap
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