Hydrocelectomy
Anesthesia Implications
Position: Supine, Lithotomy, arms at side on armboards
Time: 1-2 hours (average)
Blood Loss: Very Low (5-10 ml)
Post-op Pain: Moderate (3-6)
Maintenance Paralytic: No
Anesthetic Approaches
- GLMA
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.
