Patient's question:
I had bilateral varicocelectomy surgery in October and recovered well. After playing basketball, I noticed swelling of the foreskin. During a follow-up check of the spermatic cord, it was found that there was hydrocele of the right testicular tunica albuginea measuring 1.3. Semen analysis showed no white blood cells, and the epididymis was also fine.Doctor's answer:
The principle of hydrocele treatment is that surgical intervention is not urgently needed for small-sized, low-tension, and asymptomatic cysts. This is especially true for infants under one year old, as they may still have the potential for spontaneous resolution. However, for large-sized, high-tension cysts that can affect testicular blood circulation and lead to testicular atrophy, timely surgical treatment should be performed. Currently, there are mainly two methods for treating hydrocele: sclerotherapy and surgical therapy.