Hydrocele Surgery Treatment in India
About Hydrocele Surgery
Key Highlights
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Definitive treatment that permanently resolves the fluid accumulation.Minimally invasive surgical techniques often lead to smaller incisions and less scarring.Performed as outpatient/day-care surgery, allowing you to return home the same day.High success rate with a low recurrence of the hydrocele.Relieves discomfort, heaviness, and the visible swelling in the scrotum.Restores normal testicular anatomy and can improve self-confidence./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Large, symptomatic hydrocele causing significant pain, discomfort, or heaviness.
- Hydrocele that is progressively increasing in size.
- Cosmetic concerns due to noticeable scrotal swelling.
- Diagnostic uncertainty where the swelling might be confused with other conditions like a hernia or tumor.
- Secondary hydrocele resulting from infection, injury, or testicular inflammation (epididymo-orchitis).
- Hydrocele in children that does not resolve on its own by age 1-2 years.
How to prepare
- Complete a pre-operative medical evaluation, which may include blood tests and an ECG.
- Inform your urologist about all medications, especially blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink for 6-8 hours before surgery).
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure as you will not be able to drive.
- Shower with an antibacterial soap the night before or morning of surgery.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing to the hospital or surgical center.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding or formation of a hematoma (blood clot) in the scrotum.
- Infection at the incision site.
- Recurrence of the hydrocele.
- Injury to nearby structures like the spermatic cord, epididymis, or testicle.
- Persistent swelling or pain in the scrotum.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Rarely, reduced fertility if structures are damaged (more common with complex or secondary hydroceles).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Rest and limit physical activity for the first 2-3 days. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 2-4 weeks.
- Apply ice packs to the scrotal area for 20-minute intervals to reduce swelling and discomfort.
- Wear a scrotal support (athletic supporter) or snug underwear for comfort and to minimize swelling.
- Keep the incision area clean and dry. Follow your surgeon's instructions on showering and wound care.
- Take prescribed pain medications as directed to manage post-operative pain.
- Attend all follow-up appointments with your urologist to monitor healing.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience fever, increased redness, severe pain, or excessive drainage from the incision.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (Typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks for full activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering hydrocele surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for hydrocele surgery in India include Medanta The Medicity, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform hydrocele surgery. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for hydrocele surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Hydrocele Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing hydrocele surgery.
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Urologists for Hydrocele Surgery
Explore experienced urologists who regularly perform hydrocele surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 8 Years Experience
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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 2 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai
- 41 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 29 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 19 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 19 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital EM Bypass
- 33 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Goa
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Baner
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Baner
- 22 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Goa
- 34 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 18 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 17 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 14 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore